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AU02 UPH

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UPH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

o.s rear seat belt missing

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,096 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking in place properly (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,829 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,247 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 74,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch under ecu (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,327 miles

both rear tyre walls surface cracks

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls surface cracks

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,159 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,858 miles

Advise boot full.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,855 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Advise boot full.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,636 miles

Advise O/S/F Wing mirror has been repaired.

Advise front and rear indicators are slightly white.

Advise rear boot full.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,282 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 95,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise difficult to get emission readings

advise slight binding n/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,515 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,023 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 UPH is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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