2002 Citroën Saxo · 3,675 MOT tests
2002 Citroën Saxo reliability
2002 Citroën Saxos fail 47.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Saxo years (3,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- 47.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 71,970
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,675
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.3% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Saxo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Brakes16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15.1%
- Suspension11.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Steering6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.06%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.52%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Horn not working 4.44%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.74%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.01%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.21%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Citroën Saxo reliable?
2002 Citroën Saxos fail 47.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Saxo years (3,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Saxo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.33% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.31% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Citroën Saxo have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Citroën Saxo shows 71,970 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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