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AU02 TFY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,364 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 53,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,287 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tred and side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tred and side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,449 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc re clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure reclip (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,021 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked & perished (original tyres)

fuel filter securing clip broken

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded & pads getting low

nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity clip starting to break up

slight play in offside radius arm bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,021 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished (original tyres)

fuel filter securing clip broken

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded & pads getting low

nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity clip starting to break up

slight play in offside radius arm bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,980 miles

front tyres 2mm

Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,843 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,300 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,237 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,169 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 9,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 3,763 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 TFY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

AU02 TFY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is AU02 TFY safe to buy?

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