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AU02 UPJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,768 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,970 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 10 May 2014 75,039 miles

both front tyre treads near legal limit

brake discs corroded--advise renewal

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,975 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber split

slight play both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,618 miles

exhaust mount in poor condition

front brake imbalance 23%

slight play offside lower ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,606 miles

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

exhaust mount in poor condition

front brake imbalance 23%

slight play offside lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 59,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,456 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 UPJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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