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AY02 TWV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,624 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,624 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,031 miles

both rear tyres badly perished /cracked (no cords showing when inspected)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres badly perished /cracked (no cords showing when inspected)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,005 miles

both n/s and o/s front outter cv gaiter clips deteriorating

both n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated/repaired

n/s side repeater held with duck tape

under side thermostate housing has dry coolant around it

Fail 7 Nov 2012 36,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

both n/s and o/s front outter cv gaiter clips deteriorating

both n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated/repaired

n/s side repeater held with duck tape

under side thermostate housing has dry coolant around it

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,953 miles

exhaust:- cat section suspect deteriorated and holed around oxygen sensor exhaust paste applied

front brake discs slightly rusty lipped

n/s side repeater lense and trim held with duck tape

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r brake effort lower than o/s/r no signs of leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

door mirror surround damaged

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly rusty lipped

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/r light cluster condensated up slightly

trim on n/s/f slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,622 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 TWV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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