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AU02 OSF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,525 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,852 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 82,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,228 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,736 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning lamp on

front wiper smearing

n/s/f washer blocked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2010 62,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,319 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre and rear join.

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,625 miles

spare tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,902 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 OSF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

AU02 OSF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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