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AY02 WRE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,702 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

near side rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,172 miles

Bonnet damaged

EML illuminated

Front Both tyres perishing/cuts in tread

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DAMAGED REPAIRED AND LOOSE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing End gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet damaged

EML illuminated

Front Both tyres perishing/cuts in tread

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,130 miles

eml on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,126 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

eml on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,390 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,390 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,117 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

indicators faded both front and n/s repeater

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,873 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,870 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,409 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 64,392 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight lift in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,989 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,070 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WRE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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