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RX52 TWN

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,523 mi
Last recorded109,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 TWN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,523 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,735 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,753 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust system not connected (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,161 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter n/s/r area (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,970 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,969 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,961 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,950 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,952 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 TWN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

RX52 TWN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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