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AY02 WPE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,931 mi
Last recorded48,931 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease (possible re-clip

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease (possible re-clip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s of vehicle body damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,941 miles

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

n/s body damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,378 miles

n/s/ body damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,731 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s body damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 40,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,044 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres have cracking to tread area

Pass 10 May 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,560 miles

all tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,412 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,078 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 WPE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

AY02 WPE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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