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SA02 XXY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 XXY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,583 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare wheel holder insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,501 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare wheel holder insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,959 miles

fr0nt nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

rear offside tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

the engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

fr0nt nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

rear offside tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

the engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,248 miles

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

front of the nearside inner wingwheel arch corroding but not yet within 30cms of any testable prescribed area

Fail 9 Aug 2012 70,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,096 miles

front nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Fail 10 Aug 2011 64,981 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)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,572 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 49,637 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 49,618 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,767 miles

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

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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SA02 XXY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA02 XXY, 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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SA02 XXY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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