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AU02 TGJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,503 miles

Boot floor rusted

Clutch dragging

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubbers perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Registration lamp lens missing (both)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,478 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split allowing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor rusted

Clutch dragging

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubbers perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Registration lamp lens missing (both)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,956 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear floor pan and chassis rusted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 100,955 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear floor pan and chassis rusted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,001 miles

Indicator switch faulty on nearside (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017
Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,470 miles

Offside number plate lens missing

Exhaust middle section rusted

Exhaust rear box rubbers perished and splitting

Front tyres worn to 2mm

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust middle section rusted

Exhaust rear box rubbers perished and splitting

Front tyres worn to 2mm

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside number plate lens missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,983 miles

Exhaust back box hangers perished

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside number plate lamp lense missing

Screw within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Slight lift in the offside front lower ball joint

Spare tyre aged and perished

Fail 7 Feb 2015 58,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box hangers perished

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside number plate lamp lense missing

Screw within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight lift in the offside front lower ball joint

Spare tyre aged and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Rear tyres aged and perished

front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,489 miles

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

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust back box clamp insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Rear tyres aged and perished

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the middle to rear sections joint

front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,011 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,999 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,421 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,204 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,580 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,898 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 TGJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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