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CK52 VDL

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 73,526 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,626 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,614 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,560 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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CK52 VDL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK52 VDL, 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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What year was CK52 VDL registered?

CK52 VDL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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