Citroen Saxo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 7,303 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
7,303
Highest Pass Rate
2003 (72%)
Years Covered
9
About the Citroen Saxo
The Citroen Saxo was MOT tested 7,303 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1996 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 1,578 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 66%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Citroen Saxo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 58,636 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 69,450 miles.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Saxo is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Saxo by Year
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Questions about the Citroen Saxo
Is the Citroen Saxo reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (1996 to 2004), the Citroen Saxo averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 7,303 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Citroen Saxo has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Citroen Saxo has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 66%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Citroen Saxos more reliable?
The Citroen Saxo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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