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AF59 XVE

2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso69,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XVE
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 139,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 132,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2024 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,691 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged.

air box and pipes missing

parking brake cables starting to deteriate.

undertrays missing from front section.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,204 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,764 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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AF59 XVE is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF59 XVE is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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