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AU52 WUV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 74,158 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,392 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,452 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,902 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,856 miles

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

advise slight binding from both front brakes

advise slight leak from nearside inner c/v boot

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise slight binding from both front brakes

advise slight leak from nearside inner c/v boot

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf inner cv boot leaking

power steering pipe damp

Fail 20 Oct 2008 31,952 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf inner cv boot leaking

power steering pipe damp

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,077 miles

nsf wiper split on edge

osf inner tyre sidewall cracking

steering rack ram weeping oil

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,982 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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AU52 WUV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AU52 WUV, 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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AU52 WUV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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