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1996 Citroen Saxo 1.1L Petrol · P817 GVM

P817 GVM

1996 Citroen Saxo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 91,516 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN SAXO
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/02/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (15/10/2010)
Recorded Mileage
91,516 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/02/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15/10/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1124cc

P817 GVM Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2011
  • 91,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P817 GVM Mileage History

  1. 21/02/200670,734 mi
  2. 19/02/200775,949 mi+5,215 mi
  3. 19/02/200775,949 mi
  4. 13/02/200879,957 mi+4,008 mi
  5. 22/02/200880,084 mi+127 mi
  6. 13/02/200984,185 mi+4,101 mi
  7. 17/02/201087,956 mi+3,771 mi
  8. 17/10/201191,516 mi+3,560 mi

Average of roughly 3,678 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P817 GVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Citroen Saxo (P817 GVM) between February 2006 and October 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”.

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