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Citroën Saxo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

C5 UVYMOT history

C5 UVY is a blue petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 4 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,405 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 UVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 UVY was last recorded at 64,405 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,242 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,405 miles
  • 2024 – 64,242 miles
  • 2023 – 61,539 miles
  • 2020 – 61,503 miles
  • 2018 – 58,844 miles
  • 2016 – 51,047 miles
  • 2015 – 46,395 miles
  • 2014 – 41,927 miles
  • 2013 – 37,546 miles
  • 2012 – 33,299 miles
  • 2011 – 28,934 miles
  • 2010 – 24,410 miles
  • 2009 – 20,052 miles
  • 2008 – 15,694 miles
  • 2007 – 11,575 miles
  • 2006 – 9,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,405 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    340809025155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,242 miles (+2,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    690124688172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass61,539 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    322770451285
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,527 miles (+24)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,527 miles
    Test number
    868028652371
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,503 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    204825771958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,501 miles (+2,657)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,501 miles
    Test number
    603326292005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass58,844 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    564971020662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,843 miles (+126)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    175397261005
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass58,717 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    733777757702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,047 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    648823397394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass46,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    325820595072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail46,395 miles (+4,468)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    659980395093
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,927 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    226455984089
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION AT SERVICE LIMIT

  14. Fail41,927 miles (+4,381)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    166064284018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION AT SERVICE LIMIT

  15. Pass37,546 miles (+4,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    438256183017
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake pads and discs very worn at service limit for replacement

  16. Pass33,299 miles (+4,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    318650992014
    • NoteGash outer sidewall, offside front tyre

  17. Pass28,934 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    197357781008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,410 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    972299280004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass20,052 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,052 miles
    Test number
    371900689014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,694 miles (+4,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,694 miles
    Test number
    491978588018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass11,575 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,575 miles
    Test number
    262538287001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,847 miles
    Test number
    984050296087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 UVY

Does C5 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 UVY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 UVY?
The MOT on C5 UVY is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 UVY done?
C5 UVY was recorded at 64,405 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has C5 UVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 UVY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 UVY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 UVY find?
C5 UVY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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