1997 Citroen Saxo 1.0L Petrol · R641 BKJ
1997 Citroen Saxo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 86,441 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN SAXO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R641 BKJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2016
- 86,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R641 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R641 BKJ) between August 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
R641 BKJ Mileage History
- 04/08/200642,692 mi
- 31/07/200746,319 mi+3,627 mi
- 01/08/200746,350 mi+31 mi
- 05/08/200849,794 mi+3,444 mi
- 05/08/200849,794 mi
- 20/08/200952,786 mi+2,992 mi
- 20/08/201055,549 mi+2,763 mi
- 27/08/201055,587 mi+38 mi
- 24/08/201159,708 mi+4,121 mi
- 24/08/201159,708 mi
- 30/08/201263,166 mi+3,458 mi
- 20/08/201365,945 mi+2,779 mi
- 20/08/201365,947 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/201470,661 mi+4,714 mi
- 04/08/201576,152 mi+5,491 mi
- 05/08/201576,153 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/201686,441 mi+10,288 mi
Average of roughly 4,351 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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