Citroen Saxo MOT pass rate
62.4% of 5,658 Citroen Saxo MOT tests pass.
The Saxo passes 62.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Citroen models (71.7%).
The Citroen Saxo passes 62.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 62.4% | 5,658 | 75,283 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Citroen Saxo
The most common reason the Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 62.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 62.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 56.4% | Across an axle |
| Suspension | 40.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 38.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 38.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 19.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 12.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related Citroen models
- Citroen C3 Picasso — 77.7% pass rate
- Citroen DS5 — 68.8% pass rate
- Citroen 2cv — 77.3% pass rate
- Citroen C5 Aircross — 92.2% pass rate
- Citroen Spacetourer — 84.9% pass rate
- Citroen C-Crosser — 63.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Saxo?
- 62.4% of Citroen Saxo MOT tests pass, based on 5,658 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Citroen Saxo?
- The most common reason the Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 62.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Citroen Saxo's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Citroen service history guide for how to check and keep one.