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RN51 YFV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 YFV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 120,638 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers getting worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 120,638 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front wipers getting worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs and pads getting low.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight play in both rear wheel.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs and pads getting low.

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight play in both rear wheel.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,578 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 96,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 95,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 2 May 2009 95,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Airbag light is on, oil leak gearbox area

Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,499 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 YFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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