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AO02 VAY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,942 mi
Last recorded159,942 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 159,942 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 159,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted excessive camber (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing inner body (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 150,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres have perish cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2013 137,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres have perish cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 137,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres have perish cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 126,348 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 126,347 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 116,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,154 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,892 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 61,475 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 VAY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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