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RY51 XLE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery fault light comes on intermittently

free play in st/column bush

Fail 4 Mar 2015 101,324 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

EXH SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR BOX JOINT

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery fault light comes on intermittently

free play in st/column bush

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,253 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyres fitted to rear

tested wet

Fail 28 Feb 2014 80,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyres fitted to rear

tested wet

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,732 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)

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

high travel on handbrake

imbalance on front brakes 23% just on limits

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,666 miles

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,540 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,104 miles

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 XLE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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