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BP08 SYH

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 85,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 70,132 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL AND SPOT WELDED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SPOT WELDED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,416 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 65,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BALD SPOT INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 63,285 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING/UPPER MOUNT CATCHING ON BODY WHEN STEERING TURNED.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 59,497 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING/UPPER MOUNT CATCHING ON BODY WHEN STEERING TURNED.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,555 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f spring rubbing slightly on body, but correctly located at top and bottom

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,214 miles

front tyres on legal limit, bald at edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,753 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 29,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,084 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 SYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP08 SYH, 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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BP08 SYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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