Citroën Saxo statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,179 −17.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 11,463 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 56.2% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 541 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2003 229,203 licensed
• Average annual mileage 2,917 miles a year

How many Citroën Saxos are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,179 Citroën Saxos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 11,463 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.0% fewer than the peak of 229,203 in 2003.

Citroën Saxo MOT reliability

In 2025, 56.2% of Citroën Saxo MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Citroën Saxos tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Citroën Saxo does worse than average for its age, by 4.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.0%.

Citroën Saxo MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Citroën Saxo fails its MOT, appearing on 46.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.7% of Citroën Saxo tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Citroën Saxo MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Citroën Saxo failed its MOT in 2025 was “Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits”, on 12.5% of 1,273 failed tests. 60.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Citroën Saxo by year

3 years of the Citroën Saxo, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2001 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.4% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (54.9%).

Citroën Saxo engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,306 Citroën Saxos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 63.4% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 25.3% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 19.7% in 2014 to 25.3%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Citroën Saxo fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Citroën Saxo from 2000, when the data begins, to 2004. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2004), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.2 to 54.3 mpg, with CO2 of 138 to 201 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Saxo”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Citroën Saxo safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Citroën Saxo since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 8 August 2001.

All 3 Citroën Saxo recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën Saxo. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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