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RY51 OPL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,125 mi
Last recorded72,125 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,125 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,463 miles

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread slight feathering inner edge

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,700 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,175 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,498 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

front of exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

no.plates poor

osr tyre valve slightly mis-alinged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,367 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Spare tyre in dangerous condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,201 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,325 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

both no. plates poor

brake pedal slightly spongy

spare tyre u/s age cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,570 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure 323256458019

Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

age cracking to osr tyre wall

air bag light on

front no. plate cracked

nsf wiper blade poor

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,188 miles

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

air bag light on

both front wiper blades poor

front no. plate poor

osf tyre weaing on inner edges and getting low

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,759 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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 OPL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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