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AU02 DMY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DMY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,268 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers not tested

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,303 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 64,303 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,507 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,507 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,074 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,892 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,679 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,541 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 DMY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Gold 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 DMY, 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 DMY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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