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AU02 FEV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,317 mi
Last recorded129,317 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 129,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 116,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear chassis is rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,016 miles

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

Slight brake bind on o/s front

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,016 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind on o/s front

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,884 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,100 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,100 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,188 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded †o/s/f brake binding slightly †o/s reverse lamp inopritive

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,451 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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 FEV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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