Citroen Saxo MOT Results

Registered in 1999
53.3% pass rate
from 285 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Saxo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 22% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 22% fail on Spark ignition (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 19% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.70% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.35% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.35% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.35% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.35% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 18% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 3.2% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Chassis condition (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Catch
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Catch
    • 0.70% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Cabs (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.35% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Mounting fixings
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.6% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.70% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.35% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment

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