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AO02 XWU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 130,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,601 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust front section corroded

Front suspension coil springs corroded

Front tyre's wearing on outer edge's

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2016 127,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust front section corroded

Front suspension coil springs corroded

Front tyre's wearing on outer edge's

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,429 miles

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2015 122,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,271 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 91,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 3 Dec 2011 91,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 27 Nov 2010 85,981 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,811 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,811 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,770 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 XWU 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 61.9%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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