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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,124 cc

T233 ARAMOT history

T233 ARA is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
34,857 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 ARA
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 ARA was last recorded at 34,857 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2015: 24,471 miles, lower than 34,458 miles on 1 Nov 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
34,856 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,857 miles
  • 2024 – 32,879 miles
  • 2023 – 31,426 miles
  • 2022 – 27,711 miles
  • 2021 – 27,393 miles
  • 2020 – 26,890 miles
  • 2019 – 26,511 miles
  • 2018 – 26,340 miles
  • 2017 – 26,031 miles
  • 2016 – 25,162 miles
  • 2015 – 24,471 miles
  • 2010 – 34,458 miles
  • 2009 – 23,348 miles
  • 2008 – 19,529 miles
  • 2007 – 15,390 miles
  • 2006 – 11,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,857 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    187497092919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail34,856 miles (+1,977)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    207037296312
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,879 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    327517807051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail32,863 miles (+1,437)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    180781253386
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass31,426 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,426 miles
    Test number
    580844777808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    607834264710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,711 miles (+318)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    599269158048
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass27,393 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    404686112204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,890 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    895767321169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,511 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    651425688429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,340 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    464238553697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,031 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    611358589675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,010 miles (+848)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,010 miles
    Test number
    817403943944
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Main chassis corroded

  14. Pass25,162 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,162 miles
    Test number
    509828445388
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front chassis sections behind front suspension arm mounts

  15. Pass24,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    537547915158
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front brake disc surfaces
    • NoteSurface corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis sections behind front suspension arm mountings

  16. Fail24,471 miles (-9,987)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    307497315148
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front brake disc surfaces
    • NoteSurface corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis sections behind front suspension arm mountings

  17. Pass34,458 miles (+11,110)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    313015500314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,348 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,348 miles
    Test number
    851649219108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,332 miles (+3,803)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    712564019197
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass19,529 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,529 miles
    Test number
    240339418415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,497 miles (+4,107)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    393856018164
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass15,390 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,390 miles
    Test number
    563350917199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,157 miles
    Test number
    840082126197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T233 ARA

Does T233 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T233 ARA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T233 ARA?
The MOT on T233 ARA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T233 ARA done?
T233 ARA was recorded at 34,857 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,202 miles a year.
Has T233 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 ARA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T233 ARA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T233 ARA find?
T233 ARA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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