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EF02 FYX

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,385 mi
Last recorded112,385 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 112,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secured

oil leak - front of engine

Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,502 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,502 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 100,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 100,907 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in clamp/pipe behind cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in clamp/pipe behind cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,078 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,305 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats and seat belts have been removed from vehicle so not tested

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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EF02 FYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EF02 FYX, 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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EF02 FYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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