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RN02 XML

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,930 mi
Last recorded91,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,930 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Knock on the steering on turn plates

Nearside front tyre has age realted cracks (2005)

Nearside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has age realted cracks (2002)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Knock on the steering on turn plates

Nearside front tyre has age realted cracks (2005)

Nearside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has age realted cracks (2002)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre 9 years old

offside front tyre 10 years old

offside rear tyre 12 years old

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,223 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,178 miles

heavy surface rusting rear silencer joint and slight leak

Pass 21 May 2008 68,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 64,505 miles

exhaust starting to corrode badly

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

front windscreen scratched

nearside rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

Pass 31 May 2006 61,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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RN02 XML is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 59,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN02 XML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN02 XML is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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