CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY02 SDO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SDO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,306 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 100,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,130 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 68,266 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,174 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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY02 SDO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY02 SDO?

You can check the full history of AY02 SDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY02 SDO registered?

AY02 SDO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is AY02 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 SDO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY02 SDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY02 SDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.