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AY02 TXA

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 TXA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,724 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and cracking in the tread

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,133 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,821 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,821 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,042 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,740 miles

osr/osf tyres s/walls cracking cut to tread osf

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,733 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

osr/osf tyres s/walls cracking cut to tread osf

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,720 miles

both front + offside rear tyre perishing due to age

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,078 miles

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2008 34,368 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,842 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 TXA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

AY02 TXA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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