The CITROEN SAXO (1996-03) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.1 FORTE is a small, three-door petrol hatchback from the supermini class, aimed at affordable everyday motoring. In the UK it sits among compact city cars that are easy to park and simpler to run than larger family cars. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 354 look-ups covering 235 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of cars buyers have researched. With the checked vehicles averaging 82,000 miles and around 7,000 miles a year, the Saxo appears often as a modest-mileage, low-use runabout. The average recorded number of previous keepers is about five, while the average private-sale valuation in this data is £100; because these are older cars, treat that figure as a snapshot of checked examples, not a guaranteed asking price. Its straightforward character suits town trips, commuting and first-time drivers seeking an accessible car. Against rivals such as the Ford Fiesta, it offers simple, practical motoring.