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AJ02 MHX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,351 mi
Last recorded134,351 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 MHX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,409 miles

small oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,409 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

small oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,395 miles

small oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,945 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,637 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,830 miles

all tyre pressure slightly low

offside front outer cv gaiter outer clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside number plate lamp cover missing

offside rear sidelight slightly dim

play in gear linkage

slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

spare tyre heavily perished and exposing cord

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

all tyre pressure slightly low

offside front outer cv gaiter outer clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside number plate lamp cover missing

offside rear sidelight slightly dim

play in gear linkage

slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

spare tyre heavily perished and exposing cord

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,579 miles

battery insecure

nearside headlamp cracked and offside headlamp chipped

offside constant velocity joint slightly noisey when wheel is rotated on lock

Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

nearside headlamp cracked and offside headlamp chipped

offside constant velocity joint slightly noisey when wheel is rotated on lock

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,404 miles

Both rear tyred perished and splitting - no cords exposed at time of test

Car over heated on ramp when idling - temp guage still showing below halfway when checked

Clear cover missing from offside number plate lamp

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre low on raised edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel padding partly insecure (top of wheel / 12 O clock)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,711 miles

cooling system requires attention

n/s headlamp outer lens cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 77,656 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

cooling system requires attention

n/s headlamp outer lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,780 miles

n/s/f h/lamp lense cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f h/lamp lense cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,156 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s door check stap loose

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 38,408 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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AJ02 MHX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ02 MHX, 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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AJ02 MHX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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