CITROEN SAXO MOT Pass Rate
59.0% of 1,262 CITROEN SAXO MOT tests pass.
The SAXO passes 59.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CITROEN models (70.9%).
The CITROEN SAXO passes 59.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 59.0% | 1,262 | 74,594 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN SAXO
The most common reason the CITROEN SAXO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.7% | not working |
| Brakes | 47.0% | across an axle |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 35.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 33.9% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 17.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.0% | has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 11.0% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | inscription illegible |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.0% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 — 69.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 74.3% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 66.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 61.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 67.1% pass rate