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AF02 FGJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,889 mi
Last recorded50,889 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,301 miles

both front tyres and o/sr tyre all slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres and o/sr tyre all slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,132 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear axle swing arm bust has slight play

spare tyre heavily cracked, cut and damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,130 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear axle swing arm bust has slight play

spare tyre heavily cracked, cut and damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,863 miles

oil sump corroded (THIS ITEM TREATED) F.O.C

spare tyre is deteriorated split to cords (MUST NOT BE USED)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,691 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,981 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,965 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 30,953 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn to about 2mm of tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,545 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 FGJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

AF02 FGJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 FGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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