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AK02 VMF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,644 mi
Last recorded48,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VMF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,644 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CUTS ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,644 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

ALL 4 TYRES CUTS ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to split between treads

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 43,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,182 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 VMF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

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

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