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AY02 WPO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,889 mi
Last recorded165,889 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WPO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 165,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 165,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,495 miles

front coil springs corroded

nsf driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 13 Mar 2012 160,484 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front coil springs corroded

nsf driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 156,406 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 156,403 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 153,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 142,787 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 142,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 130,802 miles

Both rear flasher lamp bulbs faded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Number plate lamp cover missing

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2007 116,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 116,790 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,206 miles

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern.

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 WPO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

AY02 WPO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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