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AY02 SBO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 91,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,703 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,821 miles

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,357 miles

chip on n/s top of screen(10mm)outside swept area

damp on rear of gearbox

exhaust rattling on fast idle

front discs lipped and corroded/pads ok approx 1/4 worn

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre cracking

o/s/f foglight lense broken

small crack on n/s of screen(-10mm)

squeek from engine area

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,716 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly and pads look low

Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,716 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corroded slightly and pads look low

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,033 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 SBO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

AY02 SBO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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