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YN52 VSD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,031 mi
Last recorded24,031 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 24,031 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,673 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 18,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,443 miles

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,243 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 10,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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YN52 VSD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YN52 VSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN52 VSD registered?

YN52 VSD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YN52 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN52 VSD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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