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AP02 UMU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,738 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 104,514 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,027 miles

Front discs worn

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,781 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s door mirror loose

sill covers fitted

surface corrosiion some brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s door mirror loose

sill covers fitted

surface corrosiion some brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,161 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,074 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,356 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,757 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 UMU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP02 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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