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AE02 UWR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UWR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to osr chassis around towing eye not excessive

engine management light on

oil leak fron gearbox

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to osr chassis around towing eye not excessive

engine management light on

oil leak fron gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,651 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly rear joints

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edges

n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear indicater bulbs slightly dis coulered

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly rear joints

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edges

n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear indicater bulbs slightly dis coulered

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,275 miles

Coolant leak

battery insecure

knock in steering

rear brakes imbalanced

windscreen scored

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,961 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,055 miles

long travel on footbrake

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear service brake efficiency low

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,458 miles

front and rear numberplates delaminating

long travel on footbrake

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear hub wet - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,455 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front and rear numberplates delaminating

long travel on footbrake

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear hub wet - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,049 miles

condensation in offside rear light unit

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

long travel on footbrake

offside rear hub wet (old fluid)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in offside rear light unit

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

long travel on footbrake

offside rear hub wet (old fluid)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,909 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 39,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,977 miles

Front numberplate starting to delaminate

Front wipers slightly smeary

Unable to check discs and 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 UWR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

AE02 UWR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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