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RY02 HGC

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,193 miles

165/65/R14/79T. OF 6 OR 5 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Parking brake just met the required limits.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,190 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front pipe missing fastener. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

165/65/R14/79T. OF 6 OR 5 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Parking brake just met the required limits.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,713 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly, and modest imbalance across axle

brakes in need of attention

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,713 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly, and modest imbalance across axle

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brakes in need of attention

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,612 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust baffles broken and outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,580 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 56,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 14 May 2008 33,840 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)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 28,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 23,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 19,121 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 HGC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

RY02 HGC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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