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1997 Citroen Saxo 1.6L Petrol · R164 VDA

R164 VDA

1997 Citroen Saxo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 73,005 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2010.

Make & Model
CITROEN SAXO
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Aug 2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (09 Dec 2009)
Recorded Mileage
73,005 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Aug 2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 09 Dec 2009
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1587cc
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R164 VDA Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2009
  • 73,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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R164 VDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 03:54
MOT Analysis

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

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R164 VDA) between August 2006 and August 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R164 VDA Mileage History

  1. 04/08/200649,683 mi
  2. 06/08/200756,386 mi+6,703 mi
  3. 06/08/200756,386 mi
  4. 11/08/200860,557 mi+4,171 mi
  5. 06/08/200973,005 mi+12,448 mi
  6. 06/08/200973,005 mi

Average of roughly 7,756 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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

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MOT Expired or Failed
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