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AY02 SGU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SGU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,290 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 79,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,103 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,627 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,627 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 56,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,888 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,485 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust weak around oxygen sensor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,256 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 31,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,770 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,242 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 SGU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

AY02 SGU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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