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AU02 YJD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 102,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING AND WHEEL ARCH MOUNTING AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNTING AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear SEATS MISSING.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,473 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,478 miles

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

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,531 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 81,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,984 miles

Off side front tyre down to 2mm in places

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Off side front tyre down to 2mm in places

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,054 miles

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

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,266 miles

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

o/s/f foglight broken

oil seep n/s driveshaft seal at g/box

passenger window switch missing

rear indicators fading to white

rear wiper blade worn

vehicle just passed emissions test on lambda reading

Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f foglight broken

oil seep n/s driveshaft seal at g/box

passenger window switch missing

rear indicators fading to white

rear wiper blade worn

vehicle just passed emissions test on lambda reading

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,502 miles

Nearside 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 YJD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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