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AV02 EUT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,857 mi
Last recorded51,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 EUT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 36,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking in tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 34,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust joint corroded

wipers poor

Fail 14 May 2015 32,476 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust joint corroded

wipers poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2014 30,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 24,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 23,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,247 miles

backbox in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2009 23,239 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backbox in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 22,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,690 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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AV02 EUT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV02 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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