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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,124 cc

T197 JGCMOT history

T197 JGC is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
28,653 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 JGC was last recorded at 28,653 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2011: 14,187 miles, lower than 137,013 miles on 24 Mar 2010.

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
22,139 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,514 miles
Average per year
904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,653 miles
  • 2024 – 22,139 miles
  • 2023 – 17,278 miles
  • 2022 – 17,024 miles
  • 2021 – 16,849 miles
  • 2020 – 16,710 miles
  • 2019 – 16,579 miles
  • 2018 – 16,443 miles
  • 2017 – 16,291 miles
  • 2016 – 16,075 miles
  • 2015 – 15,789 miles
  • 2014 – 15,426 miles
  • 2013 – 15,049 miles
  • 2012 – 14,539 miles
  • 2011 – 14,187 miles
  • 2010 – 137,013 miles
  • 2009 – 13,171 miles
  • 2008 – 12,550 miles
  • 2007 – 11,753 miles
  • 2006 – 11,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    173981279298
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail28,653 miles (+6,514)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    944976715000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,139 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    562855564594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,278 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    17,278 miles
    Test number
    369290338687
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail17,258 miles (+234)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    226998432146
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass17,024 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    17,024 miles
    Test number
    740678533485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass16,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,849 miles
    Test number
    251111149883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,849 miles (+139)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,849 miles
    Test number
    517540351207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCRREN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass16,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    612884603589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,710 miles (+131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    438698969909
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass16,579 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,579 miles
    Test number
    376328332818
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY FADING ACROSS PLATE. (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass16,443 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,443 miles
    Test number
    620133295780
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Across plate. (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass16,291 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,291 miles
    Test number
    371677345571
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass16,075 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,075 miles
    Test number
    770800188656
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySPARE TYRE DETRIORATED.

  15. Pass15,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,789 miles
    Test number
    298006075027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,789 miles (+363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,789 miles
    Test number
    815236075009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass15,426 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    255386974032
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tyre

  18. Fail15,424 miles (+375)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,424 miles
    Test number
    788516274075
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tyre

  19. Pass15,049 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,049 miles
    Test number
    495583573085
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass14,539 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,539 miles
    Test number
    736160682007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,187 miles (-122,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,187 miles
    Test number
    148871381467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    212793280080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,708 miles (+537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,708 miles
    Test number
    762943180024
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass13,171 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,171 miles
    Test number
    302075659018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,550 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,550 miles
    Test number
    151526558448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,753 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,753 miles
    Test number
    751424957037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,017 miles
    Test number
    363149056030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 JGC

Does T197 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 JGC expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 JGC?
The MOT on T197 JGC expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 JGC done?
T197 JGC was recorded at 28,653 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 904 miles a year.
Has T197 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 JGC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 JGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 JGC find?
T197 JGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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