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RN51 YFS

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 51,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,468 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 51,468 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Feb 2022 50,589 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,429 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe cracked around lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe around o2 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe around o2 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,570 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 44,566 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not go back to park position (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 42,599 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,938 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,690 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front tyres slight cracks/perished through tread

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,636 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,411 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,054 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 21,707 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,560 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 YFS is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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