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AE02 DHU

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by upper torsion bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area/rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area/rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,407 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,347 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,251 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,967 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition side walls cracking.

rear back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,866 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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AE02 DHU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AE02 DHU, 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 AE02 DHU registered?

AE02 DHU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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