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RY02 FZN

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 FZN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,502 miles

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

rear brake application uneven nsr low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,089 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

tested in wet condition

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

tested in wet condition

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,498 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,822 miles

battery is insecure

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

nearside wiper blade is smearing slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery is insecure

nearside wiper blade is smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,869 miles

both front indicators faded....

exhaust leak rear join...

n/s/r tyre perishing..

wet test...

Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,388 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,388 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,803 miles

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side and off side rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,506 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side and off side rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,103 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,279 miles

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

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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RY02 FZN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RY02 FZN, 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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RY02 FZN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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