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AB02 VTR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 VTR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,117 miles

All 4 Tyres Slightly Cracking on the Outer Walls

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,756 miles

front number plate deterioated

rear brake pads very low

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

slight exhaust leak from center and rear of exhaust

Fail 27 Nov 2010 63,448 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,445 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 51,443 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,184 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,176 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,253 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded.

offside front tyre sidewall dammaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2006

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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AB02 VTR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AB02 VTR, 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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AB02 VTR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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