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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,587 cc

S42 AWYMOT history

S42 AWY is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,402 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 AWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S42 AWY was last recorded at 59,402 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2021: 55,825 miles, lower than 55,964 miles on 3 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,033 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
2,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,402 miles
  • 2025 – 59,033 miles
  • 2023 – 58,315 miles
  • 2021 – 55,825 miles
  • 2020 – 51,532 miles
  • 2019 – 44,908 miles
  • 2018 – 37,001 miles
  • 2017 – 31,467 miles
  • 2016 – 31,033 miles
  • 2013 – 21,113 miles
  • 2010 – 18,873 miles
  • 2008 – 18,869 miles
  • 2007 – 18,858 miles
  • 2006 – 18,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,402 miles
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear reflector missing OS & NS (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOSR & NSR sills corroded and holed

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Exhaust joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,402 miles (+369)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,402 miles
    Test number
    761113972182
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing OS & NS (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOSR & NSR sills corroded and holed

  2. Pass59,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    168977387505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,033 miles (+718)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    867624137262
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass58,315 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    245180539012
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail58,315 miles (+2,490)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    289120871950
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,825 miles (-139)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    754467819427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,964 miles (+342)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    970706468586
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Fail55,622 miles (+4,090)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    336771471836
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 18" (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55/14h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    202294079717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joint

  10. Fail51,532 miles (+6,624)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    482998391283
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner to Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joint

  11. Pass44,908 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    368467013628
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail44,905 miles (+7,904)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    993848200638
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative compensator lever (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass37,001 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    242821365041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,999 miles (+5,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    851097357980
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass31,467 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    643608244153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,033 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,033 miles
    Test number
    312012422894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,693 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    154607920493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass21,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,113 miles
    Test number
    408354143176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail21,113 miles (+2,240)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,113 miles
    Test number
    766913543167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass18,873 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,873 miles
    Test number
    711322610175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,871 miles (+2)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,871 miles
    Test number
    304749000157
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  22. Pass18,869 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,869 miles
    Test number
    824605408216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,858 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,858 miles
    Test number
    500031507214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    281319896153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 AWY

Does S42 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 AWY expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 AWY?
The MOT on S42 AWY expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 AWY done?
S42 AWY was recorded at 59,402 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,035 miles a year.
Has S42 AWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 AWY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 AWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 AWY find?
S42 AWY failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 11 major defects and 1 advisory: brake load sensing valve seized but abs functioning; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside front vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced, and 9 more.

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