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AU02 FCG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,277 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Front chips in screen all within limits

Front exhaust has corrosion along its length

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake has low effort with lock

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear beam axle has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,243 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Front chips in screen all within limits

Front exhaust has corrosion along its length

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake has low effort with lock

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear beam axle has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,683 miles

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

O/S mirror damaged but still view to rear at time of test

O/S/F cv gator perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,844 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front offside bulkhead corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,374 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front offside bulkhead corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,639 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,639 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake travel is close to the limit.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,347 miles

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

corosion on front drive shafts

dipstick broken

Fail 31 Jan 2009 41,347 miles

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

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

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

corosion on front drive shafts

dipstick broken

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,891 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,891 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FCG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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