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S88 XOO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,656 mi
Last recorded47,656 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 XOO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,656 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,111 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,187 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

indicator stalk needs attention

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

indicator stalk needs attention

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,546 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,217 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,660 miles

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

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,638 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,792 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 8,890 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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S88 XOO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S88 XOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 XOO registered?

S88 XOO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is S88 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 XOO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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