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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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Data last updated: · Based on 938 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.6%
Typical Mileage
105,472mi
Annual Mileage
4,803mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
2,786 mi/yr
Typical
4,803 mi/yr
Average
6,052 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,649 mi/yr

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.

Median
105,472 mi
75th Percentile
126,608 mi
95th Percentile
155,594 mi
Max Recorded
1,051,276 mi

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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Should you buy a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2?

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.

Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 reliable?
Based on 938 MOT tests, the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 has a 74.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 do per year?
The typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 does around 4,803 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.