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AU02 ORT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ORT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,044 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,946 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,917 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 66,879 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,098 miles

front foglights have blue rings round them

Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres contact sills when jacked n/s/r lamp condensated airbag lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,487 miles

rear tyres contact sills when jacked n/s/r lamp condensated airbag lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,613 miles

Airbag Light On

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

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

Slight contact with front tyres and inner arches when on lock2lock

Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,142 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,483 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ORT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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