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RY51 BLF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,807 mi
Last recorded38,807 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 37,224 miles

advise slight exhaust leak front

advise spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,171 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 30,171 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 25,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,209 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,427 miles

advise spare tyre is badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,593 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 10 Mar 2009 11,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 11,327 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 9,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 7,958 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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RY51 BLF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY51 BLF, 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 RY51 BLF registered?

RY51 BLF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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