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RN51 ONV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 ONV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe and tail box. Requires centre and rear exhaust system (7.1.2)

Battery secured with cable tie

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

Some bind n/s/f wheel with signs of brakes running hot.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,244 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery loose

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery loose

front discs worn

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,729 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,729 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,584 miles

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

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,658 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no. plate

Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,818 miles

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

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

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp unit

heavy age cracking on rear tyres

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,818 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp unit

heavy age cracking on rear tyres

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,210 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,210 miles

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

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 ONV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN51 ONV, 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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RN51 ONV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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