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AE02 DHM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,567 mi
Last recorded185,567 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DHM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 185,567 miles

MIL light on

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 178,282 miles

Exhaust rear clamp loose.

Front tyre valves deteriorated.

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sill corroded.

Offside wiper blade split.

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

Fail 2 May 2017 178,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear clamp loose.

Front tyre valves deteriorated.

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sill corroded.

Offside wiper blade split.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 169,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Fail 16 Apr 2016 169,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2015 163,020 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack & perish.

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,331 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 155,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,985 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 144,985 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,663 miles

Nearside rear handbrake & footbrake poor.

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

Pass 5 May 2011 121,378 miles

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

engine oil leak is probably from head gasket

may need new front discs when pads are replaced

offside rear brake is not as effective as nearside

radiator is in poor condition and is leaking

Fail 5 May 2011 121,378 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak is probably from head gasket

may need new front discs when pads are replaced

offside rear brake is not as effective as nearside

radiator is in poor condition and is leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2010 105,303 miles

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

Pastic sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,303 miles

Pastic sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection.

Pass 1 May 2009 85,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2008 71,580 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 71,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 55,074 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 3 May 2006 55,071 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak over exhaust manifold

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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AE02 DHM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE02 DHM, 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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AE02 DHM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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