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RX52 VKW

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,031 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 77,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 77,376 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,336 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,312 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section join to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,336 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,611 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 54,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,219 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,646 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,623 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,967 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 VKW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

RX52 VKW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RX52 VKW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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