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2002 CITROEN SAXO
General Information
- Registration OV02CXN
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model SAXO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Bearing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Bearing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Surface corrosion to all body and suspenion
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,491 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- near side outer sills have sill covers.
- rear suspension slightly corroded.
- offside rear tyre sidewall perished.
- offside outer sill has sill covers
- near side rear tyre perished.
- near side front tyre wearing on outer edge
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working dim (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- near side outer sills have sill covers.
- rear suspension slightly corroded.
- offside rear tyre sidewall perished.
- offside outer sill has sill covers
- near side rear tyre perished.
- near side front tyre wearing on outer edge
27 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,639 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 29 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,656 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,265 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 117,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,647 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,986 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,246 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 29 Jun 202627 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 105,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,407 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 94,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,623 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2008 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,015 MI
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OV02CXN was registered on 2002-04-30
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