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AE02 FEG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,350 mi
Last recorded153,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FEG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 153,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 153,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 145,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 137,750 miles

front wipers difficult to park

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2014 137,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

front wipers difficult to park

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2012 127,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers door accident damaged

N/S Number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,408 miles

N/s number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,557 miles

Both front headlight beam patterns only just acceptable.

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Very slight blow on exhaust front pipe/cat'.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,557 miles

Both front headlight beam patterns only just acceptable.

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Very slight blow on exhaust front pipe/cat'.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,158 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 82,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,984 miles

O/S/F brake disc inner face corroded & only just acceptable.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,459 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play n/s/r wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

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 FEG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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