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Citroën Saxo

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,360 cc

T987 VGPMOT history

T987 VGP is an orange petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 31 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
56,250 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 VGP
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 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 VGP was last recorded at 56,250 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2011: 56,250 miles, lower than 82,983 miles on 4 Nov 2010.
  • 20 Jul 2021: 56,250 miles, lower than 56,520 miles on 24 Jul 2020.

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
56,250 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,250 miles
  • 2021 – 56,250 miles
  • 2020 – 56,520 miles
  • 2017 – 56,250 miles
  • 2016 – 56,250 miles
  • 2015 – 56,250 miles
  • 2013 – 56,250 miles
  • 2012 – 56,250 miles
  • 2011 – 56,250 miles
  • 2010 – 82,983 miles
  • 2009 – 78,925 miles
  • 2008 – 74,890 miles
  • 2007 – 70,467 miles
  • 2006 – 64,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,250 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth rear quarter body panels looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryN/s/f out rigger corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear number plate delaminating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Leak from steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,250 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    191775503691
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear quarter body panels loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail56,250 miles1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    324722583444
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear quarter body panels loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass56,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    813088863542
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills covered
    • AdvisoryN/s/r registration plate lamp not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating

  4. Fail56,250 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    649661102829
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near with in 30cm of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills covered
    • AdvisoryN/s/r registration plate lamp not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating

  5. Fail56,250 miles (-270)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    311400286344
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both front flexi brake hoses slightly chaffing on wheels on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryMileometer not working

  6. Pass56,520 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    325406822428
    • AdvisoryLeak from steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating

  7. Fail56,250 miles7 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    146746546740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system inside drum (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disks corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryLeak from steering rack
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating

  8. Pass56,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    100644905078
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes performance low and N/s low (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail56,250 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    389964752915
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber has been fitted to accelerator, refitted to brake pedal. (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes performance low and N/s low (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    184434273626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    158271965154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,250 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    219440165446
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass56,250 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    129610133307
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  14. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    255680312310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,250 miles (-26,733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    995367001303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    422058100488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,983 miles (+4,058)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    712088800345
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass78,925 miles (+4,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    930447209345
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Pass74,890 miles (+4,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,890 miles
    Test number
    352575508329
    • NoteNon-standard wheels,tyres,exhaust,suspension,etc

  20. Pass70,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    901126107353
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever mounting could do with strengthening

  21. Fail70,467 miles (+5,468)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    983306307351
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever mounting could do with strengthening

  22. Pass64,999 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    850693306372
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail64,866 miles7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    412500406468
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

Questions about T987 VGP

Does T987 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 VGP expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 VGP?
The MOT on T987 VGP expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 VGP done?
T987 VGP was recorded at 56,250 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022.
Has T987 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 VGP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T987 VGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T987 VGP find?
T987 VGP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear quarter body panels loose; n/s/f out rigger corroded, and 2 more.

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