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RY51 BNU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,866 mi
Last recorded142,866 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 142,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,931 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,931 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,145 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

center and rear exhaust blowing slightly

long brake peddle travel

Fail 10 Feb 2016 125,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

center and rear exhaust blowing slightly

long brake peddle travel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,198 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 109,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front indicators faded

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers not self parking but can be parked manualy

Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,624 miles

long foot brake travel near limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

screen stone chipped

Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long foot brake travel near limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

screen stone chipped

Fail 4 Feb 2012 92,611 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

foot brake travel

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,611 miles

foot brake travel

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,933 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front indicators faded

some travil on foot brake

Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front indicators faded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,935 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front indicators faded

foot brakr travel

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,869 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,970 miles

down pipe to centre exhaust joint rusty

rear exhaust box joint rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes close to maximum unbalance

nearside front foglight damaged

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,934 miles

nearside front foglight damaged

slight wear front brake discs

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 BNU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNU, 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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RY51 BNU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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