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AY02 HHD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,862 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has play...

o/s & n/s rear radius arm bearings have play...

o/s/f ind bulb is whitening...

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,439 miles

o/s rear radius arm stiff advise repair.

play in n/s rear radius arm to limits advise repair.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,767 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 48,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,639 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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AY02 HHD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY02 HHD, 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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What year was AY02 HHD registered?

AY02 HHD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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