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AK03 VJM

2003 Citroen Picasso

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Picasso70,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VJM
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 106,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 97,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seatbelts and nearside front seatbelt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 92,206 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 92,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 84,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,733 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in N/S/F door sill but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,731 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,352 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,059 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 42,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,892 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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AK03 VJM is a 2003 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 VJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 VJM is a 2003 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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