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BT08 RZN

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,601 miles

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

O/S sill corroded

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 126,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

O/S sill corroded

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,044 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,188 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,083 miles

Sidewalls of all tyres on this vehicle are slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT08 RZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT08 RZN, 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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BT08 RZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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