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AO02 ZXC

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,360 mi
Last recorded105,360 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2017 105,360 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

alternator belt missing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,234 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,349 miles

All tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear indicator discoloured, not considered excessive.

Previously failed brake pipe now completely covered.

Windscreen scratch (nearside) from previous wiper, not considered excessive.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,301 miles

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

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

All tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear indicator discoloured, not considered excessive.

Windscreen scratch (nearside) from previous wiper, not considered excessive.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,286 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres deteriorated with deep cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,854 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated with deep cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,512 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 55,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 46,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 38,072 miles

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

Offside 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 ZXC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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