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CN53 DCZ

2003 Citroen Picasso

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Picasso70,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,931 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,645 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,301 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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CN53 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen Picasso in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN53 DCZ registered?

CN53 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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