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AE02 MFJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,659 mi
Last recorded126,659 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 126,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,396 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,396 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 100,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 78,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 76,265 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 MFJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

AE02 MFJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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