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AP02 NWL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NWL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,855 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and cracked on tread

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

play in n/s/r axle bush

rear brake pads low

rigid brake pipe for o/s/r corroded as it comes out of compensator valve

small crack in n/s/f brake flexi hose

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,201 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,445 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 59,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,816 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,573 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,765 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2006 31,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,270 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NWL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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