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AO02 WOY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 WOY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 85,481 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 85,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres are a different size to the rear (front 175/65r14 rear 165/65r14)

Pass 23 May 2019 77,952 miles

tyres on the front are a different size to the back(front 175/65r14 back165/65r14)

Fail 23 May 2019 77,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyres on the front are a different size to the back(front 175/65r14 back165/65r14)

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + wearing on edges and also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on edges and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp chipped

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front headlamp chipped

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 61,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 61,689 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 57,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 57,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 53,874 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2014 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,897 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 47,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,945 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 24,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,817 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 WOY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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