Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 2002
50.0% pass rate
from 1,873 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.053% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.053% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.69% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.053% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.96% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.69% fail on Pedal (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Load sensing valves (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Valves
      • 0.053% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Pillar
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.80% fail on Chassis
      • 0.80% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.53% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.053% fail on Carrier
    • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.053% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 11% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Axles (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Axle
      • 0.053% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.053% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 10% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
    • 0.91% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
    • 0.053% fail on Attachment

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