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AO02 VBX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,995 miles

offside headlight lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,975 miles

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

front nearside offside wiper blades worn and split

nearside rear service brake effort becoming poor

offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,932 miles

Spare tyre defective

front nearside offside tyre treads wearing low nearside worn on outer edge

offside headlight lens damage

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,259 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside wiper blade wor and splitting

steering rack worn and knocking

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,308 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 76,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,102 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 64,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded mid section and rear

rear brake pads getting low and disc lipped

stone chip on off side headlamp

Pass 30 Jun 2007 64,346 miles

exhaust corroded mid section and rear

rear brake pads getting low and disc lipped

stone chip on off side headlamp

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,522 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 VBX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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