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RN51 YFT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 YFT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

advise rear seats and rear saftey belts removed

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 77,547 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s +n/s strut tops slight free play

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2006 62,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 YFT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YFT, 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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What year was RN51 YFT registered?

RN51 YFT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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