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AE02 FDF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FDF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 144,438 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 144,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,328 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 19%.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear section of exhaust system.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,592 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 104,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 77,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,349 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SWINGING ARM BUSH OFFSIDE REAR

SWEPT AREA OF REAR DISCS SLIGHTLEY REDUCED

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FDF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

AE02 FDF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is AE02 FDF safe to buy?

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