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Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.8% pass rate
from 1,468 tests in 2021
(7.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Switch (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.068% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.82% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pedal
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.14% fail on Other braking system component (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.068% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.068% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seats (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Driver's seat (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
        • 0.068% fail on Catch
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Carrier (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.068% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.068% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.068% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Stub axle (42 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.068% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment
      • 0.068% fail on Requirements
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.068% fail on Attachment

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