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RX52 TVU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,840 mi
Last recorded83,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,840 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,990 miles

Air bag light displayed

Battery loose fitment

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,990 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Air bag light displayed

Battery loose fitment

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,708 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,605 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant cap loose

Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,603 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant cap loose

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,080 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 TVU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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