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RY02 HBH

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2022 109,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,503 miles

Both rear tyres low tread

Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,248 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/N/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,736 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn and o/s front (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine bay ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,795 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s o/s tyres worn uneven

rear seat belts not checked dog cage fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s o/s tyres worn uneven

rear seat belts not checked dog cage fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,438 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,430 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,548 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n\s rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,700 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose

n\s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,700 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose

n\s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,897 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,545 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,911 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 25,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HBH is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 HBH, 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 HBH is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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