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RX52 XSF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 XSF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 135,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 124,283 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Rear exhaust joint corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear wiper blade torn

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,283 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Rear exhaust joint corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear wiper blade torn

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,617 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 117,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,772 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Slightly erratic idle

Fail 18 Aug 2010 108,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Slightly erratic idle

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,615 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,356 miles

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

WET TEST

front wiper blades slighty 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
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RX52 XSF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

RX52 XSF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 XSF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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