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RN51 SRY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,531 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lazy (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking next to hose, has slight leak from ferrul (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,579 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,860 miles

Nearside rear foot brake effort slightly low.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,361 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,290 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 31,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Jan 2007 26,151 miles

long footbrake travel

rear footbrake effort unevean

Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades poor

long handbrake travel

n/s/f fog light glass broken

rear foot brake out of ballance

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 SRY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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