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AO02 ZXE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,590 mi
Last recorded63,590 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,590 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 63,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake discs look poor

N/S Wiper blade poor

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,185 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs starting to wear

offside front tyre starting to wear and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,799 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 49,218 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 37,303 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 37,303 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 30,209 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 ZXE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZXE, 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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What year was AO02 ZXE registered?

AO02 ZXE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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