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AO02 FWT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,486 mi
Last recorded48,486 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FWT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 32,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,906 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,631 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,485 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,481 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,960 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,221 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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AO02 FWT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AO02 FWT, 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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AO02 FWT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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