Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 1998
49.3% pass rate
from 207 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 23% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 23% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 19% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 19% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.97% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.97% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.48% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 0.97% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.48% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.97% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.97% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.97% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.97% fail on Doors
      • 0.97% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
        • 0.48% fail on Catch
    • 0.97% fail on Seats
      • 0.97% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Hose
    • 0.48% fail on Floor
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.48% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.48% fail on Steering play
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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