Citroen Saxo in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 70.9% of 1,367 APK periodic inspections of the Citroen Saxo in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 20.1 points above the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 70.9 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 1367 |
| Defects per inspection | 2.09 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 1367 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Citroen Saxo do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Citroen Saxo against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Citroen Saxo failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands | 70.9 | 50.8 | 20.1 points above | 1,367 |
Source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 1,367 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Citroen Saxo periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/citroen-saxo/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
Other pages for this model
Citroen Saxo 1998 · Citroen Saxo 1999 · Citroen Saxo 2000 · Citroen Saxo 2001 · Citroen Saxo 2002 · Citroen Saxo 2003 · Citroen Saxo 2004 · Citroen Saxo by postcode area · Citroen Saxo body, chassis and structure failures · Citroen Saxo brakes failures · Citroen Saxo vehicle identification failures · Citroen Saxo lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Citroen Saxo noise, emissions and leaks failures · Citroen Saxo road wheels failures · Citroen Saxo seat belts and airbags failures · Citroen Saxo steering failures · Citroen Saxo suspension failures · Citroen Saxo tyres failures · Citroen Saxo visibility failures