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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,124 cc

S89 DFSMOT history

S89 DFS is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 33,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
33,076 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 DFS was last recorded at 33,076 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,060 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,076 miles
  • 2024 – 32,745 miles
  • 2023 – 32,366 miles
  • 2022 – 31,981 miles
  • 2021 – 31,695 miles
  • 2019 – 30,260 miles
  • 2018 – 29,282 miles
  • 2017 – 28,402 miles
  • 2016 – 25,273 miles
  • 2015 – 24,208 miles
  • 2014 – 23,421 miles
  • 2013 – 22,439 miles
  • 2012 – 21,608 miles
  • 2011 – 20,042 miles
  • 2010 – 18,640 miles
  • 2009 – 17,772 miles
  • 2008 – 16,760 miles
  • 2007 – 15,638 miles
  • 2006 – 14,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,076 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front indicator lense cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,076 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    893151886821
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail33,060 miles (+315)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,060 miles
    Test number
    900853610420
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer casing badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber outer casing badly corroded
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel on hand brake lever

  3. Pass32,745 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    576177720912
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers rear lower mounting bushes slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes has slight bind

  4. Fail32,744 miles (+378)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,744 miles
    Test number
    814205218603
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocker lower bushes cracked

  5. Pass32,366 miles (+385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    32,366 miles
    Test number
    418824135712
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,981 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    686789255332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear 1ndicator slightly discoloured

  7. Pass31,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    635979504060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail31,695 miles (+1,435)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    522282420302
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and corroded at rear (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,260 miles (+978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    183054110353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar end bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar end bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense cracked

  10. Pass29,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    961490522127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,282 miles (+880)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    205448705490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass28,402 miles (+3,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,402 miles
    Test number
    838106004017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges slightly

  13. Pass25,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    547031745509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense cracked
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight travel on foot brake

  14. Fail25,273 miles (+1,065)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    629815163964
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near wishbone mounting (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense cracked
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight travel on foot brake

  15. Pass24,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,208 miles
    Test number
    708065422725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail24,208 miles (+787)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,208 miles
    Test number
    576232325184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail23,421 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,421 miles
    Test number
    156327364283
    • Repaired at testRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront discs corroded slightly

  18. Pass23,421 miles (+982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,421 miles
    Test number
    465117764216
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront discs corroded slightly

  19. Pass22,439 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    938942263277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,608 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,608 miles
    Test number
    167598762234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass21,608 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,608 miles
    Test number
    315508962429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,042 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,042 miles
    Test number
    836418951261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass18,640 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,640 miles
    Test number
    710719250264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass17,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    124912959235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail17,772 miles (+1,012)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    390122659232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail16,760 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,760 miles
    Test number
    713266558218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  27. Pass16,760 miles (+1,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,760 miles
    Test number
    770116758260
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  28. Fail15,638 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    443409467236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass15,638 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    493229367223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass14,057 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,057 miles
    Test number
    214249966278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade slightly torn

  31. Fail14,057 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,057 miles
    Test number
    432439966219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade slightly torn

Questions about S89 DFS

Does S89 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S89 DFS expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S89 DFS?
The MOT on S89 DFS expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S89 DFS done?
S89 DFS was recorded at 33,076 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 1,008 miles a year.
Has S89 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 DFS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S89 DFS 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 S89 DFS find?
S89 DFS passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front bumper slight damage; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, and 2 more.

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