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L333 WAR

2012 Citroen Saxo

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 WAR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 148,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.8 MM 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,925 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 140,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,330 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,556 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,530 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters black cap (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters black cap (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 110,782 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,986 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 96,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 95,301 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 84,892 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 84,869 miles

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

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

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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L333 WAR is a 2012 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L333 WAR, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Saxo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L333 WAR is a 2012 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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