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Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 1997
50.5% pass rate
from 186 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 1997 cars)
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.8% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.54% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 18% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (79% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.54% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.54% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (21 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 17% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 16% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 14% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Springs
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.54% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Condition

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