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RN51 HYX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HYX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 126,201 miles

some play in ns rear radius arm bearings

Fail 8 Feb 2016 126,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

some play in ns rear radius arm bearings

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,100 miles

ns rear suspension radius arm bearings worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,363 miles

advanced corrosion to rear silencer

battery insecure in mounting

Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced corrosion to rear silencer

battery insecure in mounting

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disks corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,351 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,276 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,348 miles

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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RN51 HYX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN51 HYX, 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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What year was RN51 HYX registered?

RN51 HYX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is RN51 HYX safe to buy?

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