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S6 XOB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,302 mi
Last recorded141,302 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 125,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 125,098 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,612 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer wdgw

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,306 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 60,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,087 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,524 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,359 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,359 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

both front wiper blades split on ends

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust rear silencer split and corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2007 50,430 miles

Complete exhaust system corroided and in poor condition

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perishing on side wall

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F wiper split

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,430 miles

Complete exhaust system corroided and in poor condition

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perishing on side wall

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

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

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

O/S/F wiper split

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,251 miles

rear brake imbalance

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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S6 XOB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S6 XOB, 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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S6 XOB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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