Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire reliable? We analysed 190 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire.
Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire THIS CAR | 69.5% | 190 | 66,887 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Peugeot 5008 Active Premium Bluehdi Ss | 85.2% | 447 | 35,504 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.5% across 190 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Citroen Saxo 1.1I Desire owner drives around 1,981 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.