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AK02 VME

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,418 mi
Last recorded62,418 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade damaged

slight perrishing on both front tyres and offside rear tyre`s sidewalls

spare tyre incorrect size

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,486 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,486 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre fouling water hose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,117 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VME is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK02 VME, 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 AK02 VME registered?

AK02 VME is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is AK02 VME safe to buy?

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