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EA54 JWC

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 JWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,496 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Oct 2025 142,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,156 miles

Front Lower Mis-matched front lower arms fitted , nearside is pressed steel , offside is cast steel .

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door safety check strap defective .

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle / cast torsion bar mounting . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides bumps stops are missing .

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 139,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on heel-board . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on rear axle . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Lower Mis-matched front lower arms fitted , nearside is pressed steel , offside is cast steel .

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door safety check strap defective .

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle / cast torsion bar mounting . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both sides bumps stops are missing .

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,447 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 132,442 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,849 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 123,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 120,191 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,089 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,382 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,101 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fitted

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 84,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,253 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,276 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,134 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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EA54 JWC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 EA54 JWC, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA54 JWC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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