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RX52 AWM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,324 mi
Last recorded67,324 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AWM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,324 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 50 NO LOCK (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.04 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 75 NO LOCK (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear brake lights come on with side lights (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

165/65TR14

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,015 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 13 Sep 2013 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,055 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 41,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

offside wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

offside wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,427 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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RX52 AWM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX52 AWM, 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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RX52 AWM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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