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AO02 ZXA

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,083 mi
Last recorded183,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZXA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 183,083 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 183,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 157,861 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil around sump area

Pass 29 May 2014 157,861 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil around sump area

Pass 29 Jun 2013 140,275 miles

eml on

front brakes slightly noisy on roller brake test

nsf inner hub slightly damp

Fail 27 Jun 2013 140,275 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

front brakes slightly noisy on roller brake test

nsf inner hub slightly damp

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,352 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Jun 2012 125,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,954 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 113,954 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,487 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,646 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 92,646 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 76,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 61,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 48,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZXA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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