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AV02 BZD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BZD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter insecure spare wheel missing n/s/r bearing cap missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

fuel filter insecure spare wheel missing n/s/r bearing cap missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,080 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,477 miles

emissions limit only just met

Fail 30 Oct 2010 42,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions limit only just met

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,069 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both supplementary rear side lamps not working

instruments indicate service exceeded by 2,000miles

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,069 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

both supplementary rear side lamps not working

instruments indicate service exceeded by 2,000miles

Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,173 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offsdide rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Small cut to outer side wall of offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 22,699 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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AV02 BZD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV02 BZD, 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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AV02 BZD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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