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RX52 XSE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,345 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,319 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,229 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,894 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,811 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,905 miles

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,706 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 XSE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XSE, 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

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What year was RX52 XSE registered?

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

Is RX52 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 XSE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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