
Citroën Saxo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc
X78 BRDMOT history
X78 BRD is a black petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 8 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,977 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 140,977 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 BRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Saxo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,124 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 BRD was last recorded at 140,977 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 140,927 miles · 6 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 7,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 140,977 miles
- 2020 – 136,700 miles
- 2019 – 127,569 miles
- 2018 – 117,079 miles
- 2017 – 107,199 miles
- 2016 – 101,415 miles
- 2015 – 93,043 miles
- 2014 – 86,904 miles
- 2013 – 80,450 miles
- 2012 – 73,656 miles
- 2011 – 69,856 miles
- 2010 – 68,340 miles
- 2009 – 67,200 miles
- 2008 – 65,481 miles
- 2007 – 48,592 miles
- 2006 – 26,085 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch and chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,977 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,977 miles
- Test number
- 878804542613
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch and chassis
Fail140,927 miles (+4,227)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,927 miles
- Test number
- 694632674256
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch and chassis
Pass136,700 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 136,700 miles
- Test number
- 150414074925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,696 miles (+28)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,696 miles
- Test number
- 784337500692
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,668 miles (+9,099)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,668 miles
- Test number
- 572719130779
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded - rear flange
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Exterior lock barrel defective (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Axle 2 (1.2.1 (c))
Pass127,569 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,569 miles
- Test number
- 239994257886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,557 miles (+10,478)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,557 miles
- Test number
- 135402855690
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,079 miles (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 117,079 miles
- Test number
- 130498051698
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in gear selector
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
Fail117,053 miles (+9,854)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,053 miles
- Test number
- 180420562127
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in gear selector
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
Pass107,199 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 107,199 miles
- Test number
- 464049611564
- AdvisoryBoth number plates are in poor condition
Pass101,415 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 101,415 miles
- Test number
- 777179173452
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Fail101,415 miles (+8,372)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,415 miles
- Test number
- 537134243499
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Fail93,043 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 166316355413
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront and rear tyre walls perished
Pass93,043 miles (+6,139)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 929296755046
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront and rear tyre walls perished
Pass86,904 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 86,904 miles
- Test number
- 606117954065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,903 miles (+6,453)4 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,903 miles
- Test number
- 699466054025
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth w/blades split at ends
- NoteFront areas around susp/arm rear mounts gertting abit corroded slightly
- NoteFront engine bay areas getting abit corroded (esp rear bulkhead areas)
- NoteGeneral underside getting abit corroded in places
- NoteN/S/F inner w/arch turret area starting to get abit corroded in places
Pass80,450 miles (+6,794)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 80,450 miles
- Test number
- 718220563022
- NoteAppears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint
- NoteEngine bay/inner wing areas getting abit corroded in places and top chassis areas
- NoteFront engine bay bulkhead areas getting abit corroded (esp along seam areas)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer getting abit corroded at union area, and slight crack starting where pipe entres box
Pass73,656 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,656 miles
- Test number
- 809321062090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,505 miles (+3,649)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,505 miles
- Test number
- 408885152063
- FailureFront brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront discs 50% pitted on inside edges
Pass69,856 miles (+1,516)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 69,856 miles
- Test number
- 786194221079
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteFront brake discs deteriorated
Pass68,340 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 68,340 miles
- Test number
- 554625930067
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail68,340 miles (+1,140)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,340 miles
- Test number
- 841725730049
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail67,200 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,200 miles
- Test number
- 180371339401
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass67,200 miles (+1,719)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,200 miles
- Test number
- 802071739065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,481 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,481 miles
- Test number
- 633574028053
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass65,481 miles (+16,889)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 65,481 miles
- Test number
- 871824628042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 48,592 miles
- Test number
- 453812237023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,592 miles (+22,507)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,592 miles
- Test number
- 790070637063
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass26,085 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 26,085 miles
- Test number
- 280828216014
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about X78 BRD
- Does X78 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X78 BRD expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X78 BRD?
- The MOT on X78 BRD expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X78 BRD done?
- X78 BRD was recorded at 140,977 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 7,225 miles a year.
- Has X78 BRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 BRD has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on X78 BRD 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 X78 BRD find?
- X78 BRD passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; corrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch and chassis.
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