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AY02 JZR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,006 mi
Last recorded109,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JZR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 109,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 109,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 102,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,739 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,539 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,368 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 76,368 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,202 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,809 miles

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

front brake discs correded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs correded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 JZR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY02 JZR, 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 JZR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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