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AF02 DXV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DXV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,441 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 68,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,246 miles

this vehicle has got accident marker

Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

this vehicle has got accident marker

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,693 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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AF02 DXV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF02 DXV, 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 AF02 DXV registered?

AF02 DXV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 DXV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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