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AY02 KAU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 74,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,481 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 73,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,168 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 72,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 68,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,836 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,676 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 3 Mar 2010 56,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,521 miles

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

front brake discs worn and croded

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 KAU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

AY02 KAU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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