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AY02 JZA

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,535 mi
Last recorded110,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

play detected in nearside rear radius arm bearing

play detected in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers noisy

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,621 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,365 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,199 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,011 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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