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Citroën Saxo

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,124 cc

T531 TWXMOT history

T531 TWX is an orange petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 30 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2023
Mileage
53,923 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 TWX was last recorded at 53,923 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,920 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 53,923 miles
  • 2021 – 50,359 miles
  • 2018 – 44,144 miles
  • 2016 – 44,131 miles
  • 2015 – 36,434 miles
  • 2013 – 36,411 miles
  • 2012 – 36,106 miles
  • 2011 – 34,707 miles
  • 2010 – 33,103 miles
  • 2009 – 31,676 miles
  • 2008 – 30,047 miles
  • 2007 – 28,195 miles
  • 2006 – 25,388 miles
  • 2005 – 22,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,923 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,923 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    891970029858
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail53,920 miles (+3)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    136638717017
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,917 miles (+3,558)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    840525384955
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,359 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    264827994812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail50,351 miles (+6,207)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    282490703687
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Offside binding on (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,144 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    315754612011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met minimum efficiency (51%)

  7. Fail44,138 miles (+7)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    871835562612
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  8. Fail44,131 miles (+7,697)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    725416662605
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass36,434 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    831919745849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing becoming noisey
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass36,411 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    476749603301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass36,106 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,106 miles
    Test number
    206840902207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  12. Fail36,086 miles (+1,379)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    506450802222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  13. Pass34,707 miles (+1,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    465642701272
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/front wheel bearing noisey

  14. Pass33,103 miles (+1,427)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    303003900482
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRadiator corroded/worn

  15. Pass31,676 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    540182609205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,047 miles (+1,852)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    492348398127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOff-side headlamp loose
    • NoteRadiator corroded

  17. Pass28,195 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,195 miles
    Test number
    900480307265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,388 miles (+3,014)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    300445296197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in off-side rear tyre

  19. Pass22,374 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,374 miles
    Test number
    773197405243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFUEL FILTER STRAP BROKEN

Questions about T531 TWX

Does T531 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 TWX expired on 1 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 TWX?
The MOT on T531 TWX expired on 1 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 TWX done?
T531 TWX was recorded at 53,923 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 1,891 miles a year.
Has T531 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 TWX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T531 TWX 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 T531 TWX find?
T531 TWX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath, and 1 more.

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