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S555 COG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,337 mi
Last recorded66,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 COG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 582,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Off side & near side front tyres side wall perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 582,461 miles

Off side & near side front tyres side wall perished.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,417 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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S555 COG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S555 COG, 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 S555 COG registered?

S555 COG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is S555 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 COG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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