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AU02 FFV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,653 mi
Last recorded89,653 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 89,653 miles

Horn not working and insecure (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn slightly different tone

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,819 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

gear stick loose and noise

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,818 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both from inside (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

gear stick loose and noise

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,716 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,716 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,325 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 67,323 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,964 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 49,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 35,002 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,011 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 30,011 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 24,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 19,232 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,232 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 FFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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