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AU02 AVE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,765 mi
Last recorded165,765 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 165,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 161,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 157,642 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 157,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 132,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 132,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 103,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,184 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,023 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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AU02 AVE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU02 AVE, 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 AU02 AVE registered?

AU02 AVE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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