2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Citroen Saxo MOT pass rate and common faults

485 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle9.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits7.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.6%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits4.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks30.7%
  3. Lights & electrics28.9%
  4. Body & chassis18.6%
  5. Suspension16.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.6%
  7. Steering6.2%
  8. Tyres5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.5%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2000 Citroen Saxo?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2000 Citroen Saxo cars passed their MOT first time, across 485 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Citroen Saxo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Citroen Saxo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).