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RY02 HFG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,330 mi
Last recorded86,330 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HFG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,330 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 86,330 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 79,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 79,761 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 79,741 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both rear tyres stepping and badly cracking 165/65/14tr

dampness on steering rack ram

front brake pads looks low and wear on discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,256 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,897 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 70,883 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,618 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,038 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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RY02 HFG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY02 HFG, 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 RY02 HFG registered?

RY02 HFG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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