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BP08 JDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split by smaller securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 83,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,148 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,301 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,721 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,393 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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BP08 JDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP08 JDZ, 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 BP08 JDZ registered?

BP08 JDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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