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AU02 USC

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 USC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,007 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,811 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded/front -rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,920 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 72,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,434 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 70,434 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 66,769 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,914 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 63,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,329 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,023 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,148 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,996 miles

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

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

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

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 USC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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