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D37 MTM

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 MTM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 36,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,660 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroding

Pass 16 May 2019 34,728 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 34,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 33,135 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 May 2016 32,250 miles

All four tyres cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 32,250 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,766 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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D37 MTM is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 80,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D37 MTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D37 MTM registered?

D37 MTM is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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