2002 Citroen Saxo MOT pass rate: 61.7% (2,824 tests)
Is the 2002 Saxo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2002-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.4% -2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.4% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.9% -5.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2002 Saxo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 964 | 24.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 846 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Suspension | 529 | 13.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 519 | 13.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 433 | 10.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 237 | 5.9% |
All Saxo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,791 | 63.6% | -3.0 pts | 71,756 |
| 2002 (this page) | 2,824 | 61.7% | -4.0 pts | 71,512 |
| 2003 | 2,422 | 63.7% | -1.3 pts | 71,097 |
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FAQs
Is a 2002 Citroen Saxo reliable?
2002-registered examples passed 61.7% of their MOT tests (2,824 tests, 2023–2025), -4.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 24 years old with a median 71,512 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2002 Saxo?
The median tested example shows 71,512 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.