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AU02 YOL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,086 mi
Last recorded72,086 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YOL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,086 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,070 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise nearside front perished

vehicle has no spare wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,538 miles

advise nearside front perished

vehicle has no spare wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 46,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,595 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 41,595 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YOL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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