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AU52 YUT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YUT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,113 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,113 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,785 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,785 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 23,806 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded at edges

both front wiper rubbers starting to split

front brake balance just in limits

near side front fog light broken

Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,662 miles

fron tyres 3mm

front discs corroding on inner surfaces

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

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 YUT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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