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CX02 OBS

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,492 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished but not yet down to cords

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished but not yet down to cords

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished but not yet down to cords

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished but not yet down to cords

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,175 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,561 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,100 miles

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

front tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,511 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,543 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,543 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,864 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin outer edge.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin outer edge.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,004 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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CX02 OBS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,337 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 CX02 OBS, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX02 OBS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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