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DSM 44

1998 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

24,353 mi
Last recorded24,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSM 44
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 24,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 24,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 24,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 24,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim dented and losing air . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed within 30 cm of front suspension mounting point and behind front jacking point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed within 30 cm of front suspension mounting point and behind front jacking point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 24,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 24,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 24,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 24,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining clamp loose and blowing at joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp loose causing leak of gases and system to hang down . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,946 miles

Front engine oil sump pan corroded , but not leaking .

Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,277 miles

Advise engine sump pan corroded but not leaking.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 22,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high due to exhaust condition. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust from rear of catalyst to rear silencer blowing at rear - corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing . (6.1.2 (a))

Advise engine sump pan corroded but not leaking.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 21,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,265 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Rear wiper split

engine misfiring on road test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,724 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,098 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,542 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 17,542 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 14,096 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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DSM 44 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,022 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 DSM 44, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSM 44 registered?

DSM 44 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is DSM 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSM 44 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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