1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1L Petrol · R871 ADL
1997 Citroen Saxo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 61,486 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN SAXO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,486 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
R871 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 61,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R871 ADL Mileage History
- 15/03/202447,698 mi
- 12/03/202554,948 mi+7,250 mi
- 14/03/202554,956 mi+8 mi
- 13/03/202661,483 mi+6,527 mi
- 19/03/202661,486 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R871 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R871 ADL) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from rear exhuast clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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