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AU02 AWR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,969 mi
Last recorded86,969 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AWR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of suspension under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of suspension under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in lower wishbone bush

Offside Front slight play in lower wishbone bush

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

slight play in both rear axle bushes

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,274 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,396 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 73,379 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

e/m/l light stays on.

fuel filter at rear insecure to mount.

o/s/f top suspension mount joint noisy + rough.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

e/m/l light stays on.

fuel filter at rear insecure to mount.

o/s/f top suspension mount joint noisy + rough.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,906 miles

Engine management light on.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Bonnet stay clip broken and stay loose.

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet stay clip broken and stay loose.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,536 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,966 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,057 miles

REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS DETERIORATED. †H/LIGHT COVERS FITTED.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,107 miles

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

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

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 AWR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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