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AP02 ERX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 69,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

mil warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 42,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,944 miles

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,263 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 30,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,811 miles

exhaust back box weak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 28,811 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box weak

Fail 18 May 2015 28,336 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,336 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 27,449 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 13 May 2014 27,405 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 26,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,840 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,804 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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AP02 ERX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 ERX, 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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AP02 ERX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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