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AY02 SRO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 72,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front horn insecure

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,648 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wing areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn held on with cable ties.

Nearside Wiper rubber split.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Reverse lamp not working.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear end of centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14/79T. Badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wing areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn held on with cable ties.

Nearside Wiper rubber split.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Reverse lamp not working.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and has cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc signs of heat through binding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 64,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and has cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc signs of heat through binding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,434 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 59,023 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,502 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***tread split in various places/exposing cords***165/65R14-79T*** (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven ***nsf service brake lazy/dragging*** (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ***Tyre not legal***Exposing cords***165/65R14-79T*** ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise full inspection (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 51,431 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb holder unit corroded due to unit being filled with water (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working uses same bulb as side light (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise full inspection (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age related perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,189 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 42,909 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,909 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 4 Jan 2012 41,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,840 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 SRO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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