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AU02 URB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,979 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,808 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid on min level

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,714 miles

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

front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brakes slightly uneven

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brakes slightly uneven

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,074 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

n/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

n/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,682 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,682 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,535 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,363 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 URB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 URB, 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 URB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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