CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX52 XRP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,424 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Damage to offside door.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust corroded.

Damage to offside door.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,766 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Centre exhaust corroded and thin.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Centre exhaust corroded and thin.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 64,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,640 miles

discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,294 miles

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 24 Aug 2005 18,294 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front wiper blades slightly split

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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX52 XRP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX52 XRP?

You can check the full history of RX52 XRP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX52 XRP registered?

RX52 XRP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RX52 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 XRP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 XRP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX52 XRP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.