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AK02 VZM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,716 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,687 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,331 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,139 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,199 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,199 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,569 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

AK02 VZM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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