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ET02 OUG

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,180 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both bump stops damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,224 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 138,199 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,278 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 133,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,591 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 124,403 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

welding only just meets an acceptable standard

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,124 miles

Emissions not tested Not able to insert emissions probe into the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills rusted/corroded

both wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,523 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,037 miles

NSF/OSF cracking badly on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,705 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 46,897 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2009 43,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 43,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 40,711 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 36,877 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,706 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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ET02 OUG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET02 OUG, 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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ET02 OUG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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