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S28 XXO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody coated in wax oyl including brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 86,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,180 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S28 XXO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S28 XXO, 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 S28 XXO registered?

S28 XXO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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