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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,124 cc

DSM 44MOT history

DSM 44 is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 24,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
24,353 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSM 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSM 44 was last recorded at 24,353 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,352 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,353 miles
  • 2025 – 24,307 miles
  • 2024 – 24,201 miles
  • 2023 – 24,040 miles
  • 2022 – 22,946 miles
  • 2021 – 22,277 miles
  • 2020 – 21,555 miles
  • 2019 – 20,835 miles
  • 2018 – 20,333 miles
  • 2017 – 19,912 miles
  • 2016 – 19,265 miles
  • 2014 – 19,184 miles
  • 2013 – 18,870 miles
  • 2012 – 18,724 miles
  • 2011 – 18,384 miles
  • 2010 – 18,098 miles
  • 2009 – 17,542 miles
  • 2008 – 16,924 miles
  • 2007 – 16,407 miles
  • 2006 – 15,506 miles
  • 2005 – 14,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,353 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Advise engine sump pan corroded but not leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    238384365024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail24,352 miles (+45)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    667422097917
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass24,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    24,307 miles
    Test number
    351843783600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail24,307 miles (+106)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,307 miles
    Test number
    478292264851
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim dented and losing air . (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  5. Pass24,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    462700091397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,201 miles (+161)5 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    957931921866
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass24,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    916462195100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,040 miles (+1,094)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    726226450651
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining clamp loose and blowing at joint . (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp loose causing leak of gases and system to hang down . (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass22,946 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,946 miles
    Test number
    139553310255
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil sump pan corroded , but not leaking .

  10. Pass22,277 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    949256188303
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine sump pan corroded but not leaking.

  11. Fail22,275 miles (+720)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    143816969739
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high due to exhaust condition. (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust from rear of catalyst to rear silencer blowing at rear - corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine sump pan corroded but not leaking.

  12. Pass21,555 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    386135926577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,835 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,835 miles
    Test number
    235218262137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,333 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,333 miles
    Test number
    268219535423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,912 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    651583589086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,265 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    884236964604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring on road test

  17. Pass19,184 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,184 miles
    Test number
    375801044288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,870 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    575009843221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,724 miles
    Test number
    325376432245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,724 miles (+340)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,724 miles
    Test number
    647436932202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass18,384 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,384 miles
    Test number
    187017521262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    611023140253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,098 miles (+556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    121683440249
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass17,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    570845449257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,542 miles (+618)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    540540849276
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass16,924 miles (+517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    514415338297
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass16,407 miles (+901)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,407 miles
    Test number
    284153947287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass15,506 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,506 miles
    Test number
    363271626413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    840902825246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSM 44

What vehicle is registration DSM 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSM 44 on a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 31 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DSM 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSM 44 is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSM 44?
The MOT on DSM 44 is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSM 44 done?
DSM 44 was recorded at 24,353 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 492 miles a year.
Has DSM 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSM 44 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on DSM 44 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 DSM 44 find?
DSM 44 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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