1997 Citroen Saxo 1.4L Petrol · R876 FTN
1997 Citroen Saxo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 65,662 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN SAXO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R876 FTN Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 65,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R876 FTN Mileage History
- 08/08/200529,628 mi
- 27/07/200633,949 mi+4,321 mi
- 04/08/200738,117 mi+4,168 mi
- 04/08/200738,117 mi
- 19/07/200840,956 mi+2,839 mi
- 23/07/200840,956 mi
- 17/07/200946,887 mi+5,931 mi
- 17/07/200946,887 mi
- 12/07/201051,079 mi+4,192 mi
- 12/07/201051,079 mi
- 21/07/201153,026 mi+1,947 mi
- 22/07/201153,026 mi
- 16/07/201254,998 mi+1,972 mi
- 29/07/201356,309 mi+1,311 mi
- 29/07/201356,309 mi
- 15/07/201457,529 mi+1,220 mi
- 15/07/201457,529 mi
- 22/07/201558,697 mi+1,168 mi
- 26/07/201659,685 mi+988 mi
- 25/07/201760,463 mi+778 mi
- 17/07/201861,212 mi+749 mi
- 11/07/201961,879 mi+667 mi
- 15/07/202062,482 mi+603 mi
- 15/07/202162,793 mi+311 mi
- 10/08/202263,349 mi+556 mi
- 10/08/202263,349 mi
- 09/08/202363,901 mi+552 mi
- 12/07/202464,338 mi+437 mi
- 26/07/202464,338 mi
- 23/07/202564,954 mi+616 mi
- 23/07/202665,662 mi+708 mi
Average of roughly 1,720 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
R876 FTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Saxo (R876 FTN) between August 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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