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RX52 XRW

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,055 mi
Last recorded120,055 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,055 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on edges

minor gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and deteriorated on inner edge

offside rear park brake has little effort

rear brake application slightly weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,054 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on edges

minor gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and deteriorated on inner edge

offside rear park brake has little effort

rear brake application slightly weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,404 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 104,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,862 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,246 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,186 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,643 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 77,189 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,533 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 XRW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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