Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 reliable? We analysed 938 real MOT tests across 346 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 THIS CAR | 74.6% | 938 | 105,472 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Suzuki SK410 Supercarry Tx | 61.7% | 1,177 | 64,591 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 938 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 owner drives around 4,803 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.