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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,587 cc

T485 SWHMOT history

T485 SWH is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
112,470 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 SWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 SWH was last recorded at 112,470 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2013: 91,003 miles, lower than 879,327 miles on 28 Mar 2012.

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
112,463 miles · 2 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,470 miles
  • 2021 – 110,824 miles
  • 2019 – 108,936 miles
  • 2018 – 103,425 miles
  • 2017 – 102,933 miles
  • 2016 – 99,876 miles
  • 2015 – 97,019 miles
  • 2014 – 93,443 miles
  • 2013 – 91,003 miles
  • 2012 – 879,327 miles
  • 2011 – 84,815 miles
  • 2010 – 82,311 miles
  • 2009 – 78,666 miles
  • 2008 – 70,589 miles
  • 2007 – 58,201 miles
  • 2006 – 51,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,470 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,470 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    313018727279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,463 miles (+1,639)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    616441511801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes. Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror insecure.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow.

  3. Pass110,824 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    402755630952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,936 miles (+96)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    522025551494
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail108,840 miles (+5,415)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    818923732553
    • DangerousNearside Front Body component likely to become detached wing and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose wing and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,425 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    885493906860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,419 miles (+486)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,419 miles
    Test number
    958762479544
    • MajorEmissions not tested Test aborted as vehicle engine temperature was too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant, from bottom of radiator / hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,933 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    147513922581
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass99,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    543219944517
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters are pale

  10. Fail99,876 miles (+2,857)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    156555780288
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters are pale

  11. Pass97,019 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    157882285499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,443 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    875132664062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,003 miles (-788,324)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    929787883027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass879,327 miles (+794,512)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    879,327 miles
    Test number
    955938282003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,815 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,815 miles
    Test number
    639558681050
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres perished and some distortion

  16. Fail84,813 miles (+2,502)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    857034181058
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres perished and some distortion

  17. Pass82,311 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    192584280447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear tyres tread starting to distort

  18. Fail82,311 miles (+3,645)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    872024380075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear tyres tread starting to distort

  19. Fail78,666 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    524516589023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass78,666 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    921386789061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,589 miles (+12,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    441831578072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,201 miles (+7,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    800445567140
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar drop links

  23. Pass51,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    291056606218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T485 SWH

Does T485 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 SWH expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 SWH?
The MOT on T485 SWH expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 SWH done?
T485 SWH was recorded at 112,470 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has T485 SWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 SWH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T485 SWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T485 SWH find?
T485 SWH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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