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AU02 ORP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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 21 Mar 2014 120,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,911 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

areas of corrosion on bulk head

aux belt perrished

rear tyre outer side walls perrished

rocker cover leaking

sump seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,911 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

areas of corrosion on bulk head

aux belt perrished

rear tyre outer side walls perrished

rocker cover leaking

sump seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise bonnet catch sticks

advise drivers door exterior handle sticks

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,497 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 98,452 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,529 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,832 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 ORP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 ORP, 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 ORP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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