2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Citroen Saxo MOT pass rate and common faults

879 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 879 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.1%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Brakes25.3%
  3. Body & chassis17.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.9%
  5. Suspension14.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Steering5.8%
  8. Tyres5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.3%

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 2001 Citroen Saxo?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2001 Citroen Saxo cars passed their MOT first time, across 879 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Citroen Saxo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Citroen Saxo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).