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AO02 XVL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XVL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f fog light bulb inop

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,277 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wheel arch extension / inner wing loose at bottom

rear exhaust box baffels ratteling

Fail 13 May 2013 84,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 74,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 74,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 66,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 53,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 43,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 34,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,014 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 XVL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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