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RX02 ZDV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ZDV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel has corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gearbox mount rubber bush worn, front nearside and offside suspension arm rubber bushes slightly worn

offside cv gaiter slightly damaged, offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2020 134,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel has corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gearbox mount rubber bush worn, front nearside and offside suspension arm rubber bushes slightly worn

offside cv gaiter slightly damaged, offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2019 126,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside registration bulb dim

Fail 23 Nov 2019 126,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside registration bulb dim

Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,757 miles

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

gearbox mount rubber bush detoriated

Fail 8 Dec 2018 114,757 miles

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

gearbox mount rubber bush detoriated

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn inner and outer egde + cracked

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked

Nearside front inner wheel arch component corroded

Offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside registration plate light dim

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake caliper covered in oil but no signs of leak

Fail 2 Dec 2017 102,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn inner and outer egde + cracked

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked

Nearside front inner wheel arch component corroded

Offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside registration plate light dim

Oil leak ()

Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake caliper covered in oil but no signs of leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,721 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 90,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 90,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,954 miles

both rear tyres perished and spliting

Fail 11 Apr 2012 59,954 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,690 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 46,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,461 miles

radiator cap missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator cap missing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,900 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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RX02 ZDV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RX02 ZDV, 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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RX02 ZDV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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