CITROEN SAXO1996 · 1.1L PETROL

The most recent MOT record dates back to April 2009, making this certificate over seventeen years expired as of June 2026. The vehicle has not been presented for a valid roadworthiness assessment in the current or any intervening year since that pass at 108,570 miles. The maintenance trend cannot be described as stable, worsening, or improving because no contemporary data exists. What the historical record does show is a pattern of minor but repeated faults, including tyre wear, a binding rear brake, a defective parking brake lever, and a rough rear wheel bearing, all identified during the 2009 test cycle at the same recorded mileage. Mileage accumulation tells a notably unusual story. The car recorded 101,204 miles in April 2007 and 104,271 miles by March 2008, representing roughly 3,067 miles over eleven months. Yet by April 2009 the odometer still read 108,570 miles, and that same figure persists as the vehicle's current recorded mileage. This suggests the car has effectively stood still for the better part of seventeen years, accumulating no further use. Long-term stationary storage carries its own risks: perished rubber hoses, dried suspension bushes, corroded brake callipers, and fuel system degradation are all plausible concerns that no MOT record can confirm or rule out. Prospective buyers should treat this vehicle as unroadworthy until a fresh inspection is completed. The 2009 failure identified a nearside rear wheel bearing with rough rotation, a binding nearside rear brake from the previous year's test, and a parking brake lever with no reserve travel. These three faults together suggest the braking and rear axle assemblies were neglected. A hands-on inspection must focus on the rear brake calipers for seizure, the wheel bearing for play and roughness, and the parking cable for free adjustment. Tyre condition across all four corners demands close scrutiny given the repeated tread depth failures, and any rubber-braked lines should be examined for age-related cracking. Beyond the documented faults, a vehicle of this age and provenance warrants a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. The exhaust system, flexible hoses, and fuel tank should be checked for deterioration consistent with long-term storage. Without a current MOT, no assumption of mechanical integrity can be made, and any purchase decision should be contingent on a full independent inspection before the car is used on the road.