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AK02 VLL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,186 miles

N/S front tyre in poor condition. All other tyres starting to crack.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,069 miles

Very slight grease leakage from o/s front CV boot.

Water in o/s rear lamp.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Very slight grease leakage from o/s front CV boot.

Water in o/s rear lamp.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,347 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to crack.

Slight blow from rear exhaust box/joint.

Water in n/s rear lamp.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 78,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S rear tyre starting to crack.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight blow from rear exhaust box/joint.

Water in n/s rear lamp.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,171 miles

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,342 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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AK02 VLL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK02 VLL, 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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AK02 VLL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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