2001 Citroën Saxo · 3,678 MOT tests
2001 Citroën Saxo reliability
2001 Citroën Saxos fail 47.1% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Saxo years (3,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- 47.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 73,225
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,678
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (104% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Citroën Saxo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23%
- Brakes16.1%
- Body, chassis and structure15.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.2%
- Suspension12.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Steering6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 4.95%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.89%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.49%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.08%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.23%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Citroën Saxo reliable?
2001 Citroën Saxos fail 47.1% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Saxo years (3,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Citroën Saxo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.41% of tests), position lamp not working (5.33% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Citroën Saxo have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Citroën Saxo shows 73,225 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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