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FD52 BOU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 73,098 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,251 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,361 miles

eml light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,269 miles

brake pedal has slight movement advise getting brakes serviced

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,370 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,459 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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FD52 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD52 BOU, 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 FD52 BOU registered?

FD52 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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