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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,124 cc

T240 VREMOT history

T240 VRE is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
68,678 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 VRE
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T240 VRE was last recorded at 68,678 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,635 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,678 miles
  • 2024 – 68,635 miles
  • 2023 – 68,488 miles
  • 2022 – 68,395 miles
  • 2021 – 68,387 miles
  • 2020 – 68,329 miles
  • 2019 – 67,742 miles
  • 2018 – 66,980 miles
  • 2016 – 66,374 miles
  • 2013 – 64,578 miles
  • 2012 – 60,952 miles
  • 2011 – 55,365 miles
  • 2010 – 50,349 miles
  • 2009 – 44,904 miles
  • 2008 – 40,807 miles
  • 2007 – 35,294 miles
  • 2006 – 29,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,678 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs/inner wings and bulkhead all slightly corroded

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,678 miles (+43)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    697092454792
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs/inner wings and bulkhead all slightly corroded

  2. Pass68,635 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    729821078262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,630 miles (+142)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    212329360794
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery negative clamp damaged and insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,488 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    887626900011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,457 miles (+62)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    548692847416
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,395 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    911488442029
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside inner and outer sill

  7. Fail68,387 miles (+58)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    249593796336
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,329 miles (+587)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    374454065026
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body under sealed

  9. Pass67,742 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    408468310561
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body heavily under sealed

  10. Fail67,742 miles (+762)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    825968593652
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body heavily under sealed

  11. Pass66,980 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    802046870324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bushes split

  12. Fail66,967 miles (+593)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    280798273994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bushes split

  13. Pass66,374 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    412202927931
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryWear to front driveshafts

  14. Pass64,578 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    269400293197
    • NoteBoth front suspension legs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth main brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle underbody rusty
    • NoteWelding repairs undersealed hard to check condition of repair

  15. Fail64,578 miles (+3,626)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    568226283192
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front suspension legs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth main brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle underbody rusty

  16. Pass60,952 miles (+5,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    308138572111
    • NoteBrake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

  17. Pass55,365 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    997751781145
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMain brake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

  18. Fail55,365 miles (+5,016)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    389161981121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMain brake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

  19. Pass50,349 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    601410280170
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit

  20. Fail50,348 miles (+5,444)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    280870780464
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit

  21. Pass44,904 miles (+4,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,904 miles
    Test number
    612293879162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass40,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    172469578135
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven

  23. Fail40,807 miles (+5,513)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    260819378165
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven

  24. Pass35,294 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    582870987154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,191 miles (+5,732)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    811534077161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass29,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    924800166181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T240 VRE

Does T240 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T240 VRE expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T240 VRE?
The MOT on T240 VRE expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T240 VRE done?
T240 VRE was recorded at 68,678 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 2,106 miles a year.
Has T240 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 VRE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T240 VRE 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 T240 VRE find?
T240 VRE failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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