Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 2000
51.0% pass rate
from 944 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 17% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 17% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 15% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 17% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 6.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.11% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.42% fail on Brake linings and pads (70% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake pads (77% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage
        • 0.11% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.95% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.21% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Axles
      • 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.85% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Carrier (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (73% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition

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