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RN51 SUU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,859 mi
Last recorded133,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,859 miles

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Slight corrosion to n/s/r of outer sill.

Steering feels slightly heavy in operation.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 133,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Slight corrosion to n/s/r of outer sill.

Steering feels slightly heavy in operation.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,349 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 126,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,298 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,280 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 112,065 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,050 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,680 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,327 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,374 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 SUU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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