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S44 VTS

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,838 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,699 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,539 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,036 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

battery light on

nearside rear tyre perrished

none standard exhaust fitted

none standard front springs

Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

battery light on

fuel filter hanging loose

nearside rear wheel bearing noise ? maybe tyre

none standard exhaust fitted

none standard front springs

offside rear tyre perrished

radio power cable fouling n/s/f spring

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,795 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside headlight loose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,386 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,750 miles

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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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S44 VTS is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S44 VTS, 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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S44 VTS is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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