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RY02 HFZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,846 mi
Last recorded180,846 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 180,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,179 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 147,114 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 145,423 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 145,423 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,037 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 131,076 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,660 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 117,471 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 109,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,647 miles

rear exhaust corroding

stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,613 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,985 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,283 miles

1) o/s/r tyre has minor cracks in top by thread †but has lots of thread 2) front tyres not same make and not common known makes

Hand brake reading better on one side

brake reading al in tolerance but front discs have ridge on them and area of coroision on back face of o/s/f disc idealy new needed

Fail 25 Aug 2006 42,904 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise 2 screws in tread o/s/r tyre not repairable

exhaust showing age rusty in places

recommend tracking

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 HFZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HFZ, 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 HFZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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