What year Citroen Saxo Sx is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Citroen Saxo Sx has the highest pass rate at 66.7%, out of 948 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Citroen Saxo Sx MOT failures?

The most common Citroen Saxo Sx MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Citroen Saxo Sx — Reliability by Year

2,649 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1999 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Citroen Saxo Sx was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1997

66.7% pass rate · 948 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1999

61.1% pass rate · 162 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1999	61.1%	111,070 mi	162
1998	—	—	565
1997	66.7%	83,068 mi	948
1996	—	—	974

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