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AY58 YMA

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,490 mi
Last recorded120,490 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YMA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 120,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,513 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,535 miles

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,269 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,953 miles

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,133 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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AY58 YMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 AY58 YMA, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY58 YMA registered?

AY58 YMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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