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AU02 UPT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 93,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2016 93,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 93,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 86,264 miles

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

spare tyre would be illegal if used on road.

Fail 19 May 2015 86,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking & worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

spare tyre would be illegal if used on road.

Fail 12 May 2014 80,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 80,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 76,047 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 76,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 74,110 miles

both front seats slightly insecure

battery insecure

exhaust middle mount missing but secure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,067 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,812 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,056 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

spare tyre bald

Pass 11 Apr 2006

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

both front braek disces worn slighty

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 UPT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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