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RN51 SNV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,375 mi
Last recorded74,375 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure gaiter (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,349 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,414 miles

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

both front brake hoses close to wheels on lock

nearside rear light lense condensated

wear both rear radius arms

Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses close to wheels on lock

both rear foot brake readings low

steering rack weeping

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

wear in both rear radius arms

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,103 miles

both front brake hoses close to wheels on lock

both rear foot brake readings low

steering rack weeping

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

wear in both rear radius arms

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,832 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hose close to wheel during lock check

staining on steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hose close to wheel during lock check

staining on steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flex hoses close to wheel on lock

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2010 56,976 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flex hoses close to wheel on lock

nearside front brake discs deterioriorated

nearside front brake pads low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,349 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,183 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit and perished close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,309 miles

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

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 SNV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

RN51 SNV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is RN51 SNV safe to buy?

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