1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Citroen Saxo MOT pass rate and common faults

145 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 145 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits9.0%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits8.3%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.9%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.1%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks33.8%
  2. Brakes26.9%
  3. Body & chassis24.8%
  4. Lights & electrics23.4%
  5. Suspension20.7%
  6. Steering7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Citroen Saxo?

In 2024, 53.8% of 1999 Citroen Saxo cars passed their MOT first time, across 145 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Citroen Saxo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1999 Citroen Saxo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).