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Citroën Saxo

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,360 cc

T981 MGYMOT history

T981 MGY is an orange petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,173 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 MGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 MGY was last recorded at 76,173 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2025: 75,936 miles, lower than 79,895 miles on 12 Sept 2024.

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
76,079 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
2,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,173 miles
  • 2025 – 76,079 miles
  • 2024 – 79,895 miles
  • 2023 – 70,633 miles
  • 2022 – 68,027 miles
  • 2021 – 65,907 miles
  • 2020 – 64,359 miles
  • 2019 – 62,748 miles
  • 2018 – 61,590 miles
  • 2017 – 60,581 miles
  • 2016 – 57,810 miles
  • 2015 – 56,037 miles
  • 2014 – 53,534 miles
  • 2013 – 48,885 miles
  • 2012 – 47,148 miles
  • 2011 – 43,553 miles
  • 2010 – 37,671 miles
  • 2009 – 32,028 miles
  • 2008 – 26,449 miles
  • 2007 – 20,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,173 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,173 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    777874874294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,079 miles (+143)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,079 miles
    Test number
    396907627265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,936 miles (-3,959)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    978907276625
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,895 miles (+9,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    670548272850
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,633 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    623192837922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,630 miles (+2,603)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    498659263286
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass68,027 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    931969339983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,008 miles (+2,101)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    654197124168
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,907 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,907 miles
    Test number
    638931557320
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,904 miles (+1,545)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    882516504025
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,359 miles (+1,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    244262028109
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,748 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    554191695227
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass61,590 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    207562687760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass60,581 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    355485502384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    330148798445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,810 miles (+1,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    407167766554
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass56,037 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    799311035237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,534 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    735399534299
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass48,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    208893433202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,884 miles (+1,736)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    626433033200
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass47,148 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    175270332220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,146 miles (+3,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,146 miles
    Test number
    216379822215
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  23. Pass43,553 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    889363221277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,551 miles (+5,880)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    828231321235
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  25. Pass37,671 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    861909930203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,028 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    691250849284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,449 miles (+5,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,449 miles
    Test number
    700060848281
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  28. Pass20,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    862237657178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 MGY

Does T981 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 MGY is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 MGY?
The MOT on T981 MGY is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 MGY done?
T981 MGY was recorded at 76,173 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
Has T981 MGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 MGY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T981 MGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 MGY find?
T981 MGY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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