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BT53 MBV

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,608 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror housing ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 128,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror housing ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,542 miles

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,105 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 125,102 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 121,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 117,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,620 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,485 miles

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

nsf tyre worn edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,876 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,432 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,267 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper arms neen atension soon.(bent)but still working ok.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,222 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,129 miles

hazard switch stiff operation

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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BT53 MBV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,257 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 BT53 MBV, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT53 MBV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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