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RN02 XNP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 117,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/f headlamp mounting had repair has slight movement

Fail 3 May 2013 96,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to o/s/f wing

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f headlamp mounting had repair has slight movement

o/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2012 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 83,845 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,949 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,052 miles

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,582 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight discolouring on n/s/f indicator

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,513 miles

slight discolouring on n/s/f indicator

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 XNP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNP, 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 XNP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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