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Citroën Saxo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,124 cc

T253 NARMOT history

T253 NAR is a green petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2023
Mileage
64,690 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 NAR was last recorded at 64,690 miles on 21 Aug 2022, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,193 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,497 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,690 miles
  • 2021 – 63,193 miles
  • 2020 – 62,838 miles
  • 2019 – 61,988 miles
  • 2018 – 58,875 miles
  • 2017 – 56,113 miles
  • 2016 – 53,497 miles
  • 2015 – 50,699 miles
  • 2014 – 48,945 miles
  • 2013 – 47,404 miles
  • 2012 – 46,216 miles
  • 2011 – 42,634 miles
  • 2010 – 35,771 miles
  • 2009 – 32,667 miles
  • 2008 – 30,042 miles
  • 2007 – 27,058 miles
  • 2006 – 23,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,690 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,690 miles (+1,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    945959561351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    557507761098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,191 miles (+24)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    105831650517
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,167 miles (+329)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    541513623363
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner 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))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front tyre age cracked

  5. Pass62,838 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    715789823341
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,835 miles (+847)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    539753997726
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filter slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,988 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    338300730962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,875 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    824664148933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,874 miles (+2,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    382627117498
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass56,113 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    786343876581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,497 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    473301317753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    415529365071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,698 miles (+1,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    798908365096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass48,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    888953264047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail48,945 miles (+1,541)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    509373064001
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass47,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    158847063420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,404 miles (+1,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    946847363082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass46,216 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    828759562082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,634 miles (+6,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    277915151093
    • NoteOne bulb not working in high level brake lamp

  20. Pass35,771 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    751481860002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked in tread area.
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

  21. Fail35,770 miles (+3,103)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    572521760081
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked in tread area.
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

  22. Pass32,667 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    481639269033
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass30,042 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    192886068406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,058 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    710776967093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    573736176052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 NAR

Does T253 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 NAR expired on 20 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 NAR?
The MOT on T253 NAR expired on 20 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 NAR done?
T253 NAR was recorded at 64,690 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2022, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has T253 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 NAR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T253 NAR 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 T253 NAR find?
T253 NAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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