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AU02 OTD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 74,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

center exhaust mounting rubber split but system still adequately supported.

not all light sources in high level brake lamp are working.

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished.

park brake lever has a lot of free trvel.

service brake has a lot of free travel.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,193 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,819 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

rear exhaust silencer outer case corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,457 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 OTD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

AU02 OTD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is AU02 OTD safe to buy?

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