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AK02 VLR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,970 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,960 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,555 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust hitting rear suspension beam

offside door,check strap faulty

Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust hitting rear suspension beam

offside door,check strap faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,545 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 28 May 2009 70,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 70,171 miles

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2007 64,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bulb out in center brake light

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,407 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 VLR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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