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RY02 HFP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,457 mi
Last recorded62,457 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HFP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode not weakend backbox area

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,907 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 58,545 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,564 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,656 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 7 Dec 2015 49,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 46,795 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,540 miles

Bonnet 'stay' plastic locator clip for when lowering bonnet is broken allowing stay to float about in engine bay once bonnet is closed.

Both wiper blades starting to split but still clear windscreen sufficient to pass.

Rear exhaust box outer skin has rusted and starting to peel away.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,539 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Bonnet 'stay' plastic locator clip for when lowering bonnet is broken allowing stay to float about in engine bay once bonnet is closed.

Both wiper blades starting to split but still clear windscreen sufficient to pass.

Rear exhaust box outer skin has rusted and starting to peel away.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,985 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,985 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,335 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 36,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,881 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing deterioration

n/s/f c.v gaiter clip needs attention

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,895 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaiter clip needs attention

n/s/r tyre showing deterioration

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,439 miles

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter clip needs attention

Fail 8 Jan 2008 26,439 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter clip needs attention

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,196 miles

front brakes slightly out off balance

Fail 22 May 2006 19,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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 HFP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RY02 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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