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AO02 FZY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 85,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,219 miles

osf tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,128 miles

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

osf tyre perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear child seat fitted unable to fully cheak seat belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,592 miles

slight movement in drivers seat front mounting

Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,961 miles

age cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 49,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,057 miles

nearside wing mirror missing

rear service brake performance poor

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 1 Sep 2006 46,057 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

nearside wing mirror missing

rear service brake performance poor

spare wheel missing from carrier

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 FZY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO02 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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