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EF52 DZL

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,950 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2023 122,950 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,884 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,450 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,729 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,599 miles

Exhaust deterioated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,133 miles

Slight cracks to nearside rear tyre.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,241 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,138 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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EF52 DZL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EF52 DZL, 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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EF52 DZL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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