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RY51 XKA

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 XKA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 87,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S rear tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,540 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine managment light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,698 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 74,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,939 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 65,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,566 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,989 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,225 miles

both front tyres perishing.

both rear tyres badly perishing just passing.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 39,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perishing.

both rear tyres badly perishing just passing.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,730 miles

all tyre treads wearing low

Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,730 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre treads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 26,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside rear tyre is low on tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 23,929 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to get low on tread.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XKA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

RY51 XKA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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