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AP02 FAO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,494 miles

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,040 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 119,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 62,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,224 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 FAO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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