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RX52 SNV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,320 mi
Last recorded114,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 SNV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

off side front seat belt locking mechanism sticking.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,256 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 97,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust front pipe corroded

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,478 miles

heavy corrosion front exhaust pipe

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot

rear wiper blade split

slight play both front seat base

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,452 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

heavy corrosion front exhaust pipe

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot

rear wiper blade split

slight play both front seat base

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 12 May 2009 82,892 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 82,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 71,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 71,324 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 May 2007 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 56,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,790 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 SNV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNV, 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 RX52 SNV registered?

RX52 SNV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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