1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1L Petrol · R811 CGC
1997 Citroen Saxo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 91,676 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN SAXO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R811 CGC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 91,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R811 CGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R811 CGC) between June 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R811 CGC Mileage History
- 24/06/200657,964 mi
- 23/06/200760,147 mi+2,183 mi
- 28/06/200861,247 mi+1,100 mi
- 20/06/200961,798 mi+551 mi
- 26/06/201062,138 mi+340 mi
- 18/06/201162,442 mi+304 mi
- 10/02/201262,644 mi+202 mi
- 02/02/201362,975 mi+331 mi
- 22/01/201463,075 mi+100 mi
- 31/01/201463,076 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/201563,494 mi+418 mi
- 19/01/201663,996 mi+502 mi
- 11/01/201764,250 mi+254 mi
- 25/01/201869,094 mi+4,844 mi
- 26/01/201869,094 mi
- 24/01/201975,244 mi+6,150 mi
- 23/01/202079,289 mi+4,045 mi
- 02/02/202182,487 mi+3,198 mi
- 03/02/202182,487 mi
- 02/02/202285,755 mi+3,268 mi
- 25/01/202388,465 mi+2,710 mi
- 25/01/202388,465 mi
- 14/02/202490,220 mi+1,755 mi
- 15/02/202490,225 mi+5 mi
- 05/02/202591,676 mi+1,451 mi
- 05/02/202591,676 mi
Average of roughly 1,810 miles per year across 26 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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