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AV54 SVA

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

145,641 mi
Last recorded145,641 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and damaged

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 140,500 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 140,425 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside side repeater lense missing

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 136,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside side repeater lense missing

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,547 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre split + perished

rear exhaust mount missing

rear light units loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,344 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre split + perished

rear exhaust mount missing

rear light units loose

Pass 18 Dec 2021 123,308 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre split + perished

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear exhaust secured by wire

Nearside light unit loose

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear light unit loose

Pass 26 Nov 2019 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank damp

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank damp

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,081 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,800 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,718 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,228 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,618 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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AV54 SVA is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 SVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 SVA is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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