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AU02 FCL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,767 mi
Last recorded139,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 139,767 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 125,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 125,990 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 90,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,870 miles

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

n/s front tyre damaged

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2006 34,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre damaged

oil leak

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 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

AU02 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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