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RN51 SNZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,186 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,849 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 87,758 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,903 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,903 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 141,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,566 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,008 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 SNZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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