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BJ04 BWW

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,612 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded and detached rear.

osf and nsf suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

osr brake pipes corroding.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded and detached rear.

osf and nsf suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

osr brake pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,997 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting missing exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,997 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mounting missing exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,215 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,215 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,744 miles

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

front wipers poor

Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BJ04 BWW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ04 BWW, 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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BJ04 BWW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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