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RY51 BNB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 108,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,995 miles

Wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Driver's door check strap loose

Driver's seat rattling slightly. Cannot see cause.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake travel high

Minor play in O/S bottom ball joint

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,788 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2007 82,787 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

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 BNB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

RY51 BNB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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