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RN51 SOU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,303 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,922 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brakes need ajustment or repair

Fail 19 Mar 2016 77,922 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mount missing (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking within tread pattern

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brakes need ajustment or repair

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,131 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s cv joint gaiter secured with hose clip

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,404 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,430 miles

scratch on windscreen outside drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2010 66,430 miles

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

scratch on windscreen outside drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,571 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,694 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,273 miles

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

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

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 SOU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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