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OV02 OBJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,303 miles

rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,620 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn near limit.also worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,544 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre in side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,644 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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OV02 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV02 OBJ, 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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OV02 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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