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RY02 HFB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,923 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT headlamp lense is cracked

NEARSIDE REAR tyre is perished

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 128,923 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT headlamp lense is cracked

NEARSIDE REAR tyre is perished

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,376 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 111,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,916 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 70,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,477 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 59,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 49,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,591 miles

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

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 HFB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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