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RN51 MLX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,977 mi
Last recorded66,977 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,641 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,715 miles

object on interior mirror

Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,715 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

object on interior mirror

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,054 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,718 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 MLX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

RN51 MLX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is RN51 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 MLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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