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AY02 WRZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,513 mi
Last recorded75,513 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 75,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,884 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 74,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,560 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Spare tyre needed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged Spare tyre needed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Tank filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,470 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,258 miles

Spare tyre has cut in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,399 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,860 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,016 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,041 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 WRZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

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

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