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E9 VTR

1998 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,990 mi
Last recorded101,990 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 VTR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,990 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to rear axle

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,016 miles

both side chassis rusty

both side front jacking points to floor showing signs of surface rust

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.84 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both side chassis rusty

both side front jacking points to floor showing signs of surface rust

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 93,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 93,970 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear exhaust (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 90,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 90,780 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 87,835 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 87,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,935 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 79,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,626 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 68,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,959 miles

Front brake inbalance 25% (limit is 25%)

NSF brake disc inner face in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2008 64,959 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake inbalance 25% (limit is 25%)

NSF brake disc inner face in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2007 60,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 60,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

OSR tyre worn unevenly on inner edge. strongly recommend replacement

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated

radiator badly deteriorated

spare tyre missing

Pass 20 May 2006 54,589 miles

both tear tyre threads uneven

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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E9 VTR is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E9 VTR, 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 E9 VTR registered?

E9 VTR is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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