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AE02 FCL

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,009 miles

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

both front and nsr tyres perished

Fail 20 Dec 2013 99,009 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and nsr tyres perished

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,544 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 92,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres side wall starting to crack

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs inner face poor

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,863 miles

BONNET SAFTEY STIFF

N/S/R FOOT BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT

O/S MIRROR REPAIRED

O/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE (STIFF,NOT RETURNING)

REAR WIPER U/S INCORRECT SIZE

SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT

Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET SAFTEY STIFF

N/S NON OBLIG MIRROR U/S

N/S/R FOOT BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT

O/S MIRROR REPAIRED

O/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE (STIFF,NOT RETURNING)

REAR WIPER U/S INCORRECT SIZE

SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT

Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 70,078 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 67,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 48,757 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 48,757 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

AE02 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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