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Citroën Saxo

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,587 cc

W161 RDLMOT history

W161 RDL is a white petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,739 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 RDL was last recorded at 71,739 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,521 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
2,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,739 miles
  • 2025 – 71,521 miles
  • 2020 – 71,499 miles
  • 2019 – 70,141 miles
  • 2018 – 69,913 miles
  • 2017 – 67,913 miles
  • 2016 – 65,917 miles
  • 2015 – 63,375 miles
  • 2014 – 61,399 miles
  • 2013 – 58,363 miles
  • 2012 – 55,756 miles
  • 2011 – 52,430 miles
  • 2010 – 46,816 miles
  • 2009 – 41,750 miles
  • 2008 – 36,831 miles
  • 2007 – 31,949 miles
  • 2006 – 26,134 miles
  • 2005 – 20,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,739 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,739 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    740119823575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,521 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    742687789811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,499 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    173127737741
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,141 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    604128828085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    936977561065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail69,913 miles (+2,000)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    252123098608
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass67,913 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,913 miles
    Test number
    605928285069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail67,894 miles (+1,977)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    883626280533
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass65,917 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    554967158365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,887 miles (+2,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    843128521558
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge , cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass63,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    385773455111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail63,375 miles (+1,976)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    668003855188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass61,399 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    387653244170
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,363 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    995856053110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,756 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    506008852109
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  16. Pass52,430 miles (+5,614)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    189615341185
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

  17. Pass46,816 miles (+5,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    601983950111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,750 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    231404459464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,831 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    261956558487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,949 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    962580257105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,134 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    134820056100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    20,214 miles
    Test number
    474983095144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W161 RDL

Does W161 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W161 RDL is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W161 RDL?
The MOT on W161 RDL is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W161 RDL done?
W161 RDL was recorded at 71,739 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,447 miles a year.
Has W161 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 RDL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on W161 RDL 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 W161 RDL find?
W161 RDL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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