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AE02 MGU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,608 mi
Last recorded105,608 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,608 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2011 105,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 105,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on parking brake at the time of test therefore it will require brake repair in future

Fail 17 May 2010

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 93,575 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount started to split,requires a new 1 asap

Fail 21 Mar 2009 93,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount started to split,requires a new 1 asap

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,324 miles

2 X Front tyres worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,324 miles

2 X Front tyres worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 60,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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 MGU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

AE02 MGU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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