1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1L Petrol · R797 FFW
1997 Citroen Saxo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 96,527 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN SAXO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1124cc
R797 FFW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2010
- 96,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R797 FFW Mileage History
- 18/07/200579,023 mi
- 01/06/200679,437 mi+414 mi
- 30/06/200783,874 mi+4,437 mi
- 02/07/200783,874 mi
- 22/08/200889,384 mi+5,510 mi
- 27/08/200889,450 mi+66 mi
- 07/09/200991,954 mi+2,504 mi
- 08/09/200991,954 mi
- 07/09/201096,446 mi+4,492 mi
- 20/09/201096,495 mi+49 mi
- 22/09/201096,527 mi+32 mi
- 25/09/201096,527 mi
Average of roughly 3,373 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R797 FFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R797 FFW) between July 2005 and September 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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