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EX09 DCZ

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,254 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 63,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket on back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & Outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & Outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 53,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish around outer wall

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 3 Feb 2020 50,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish around outer wall

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,853 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows extensive deterioration.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front brake calliper/hub areas show major grease contamination.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,113 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front hub/brake calliper areas show major grease contamination.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,363 miles

near side front tyre valve stem shows extensive deterioration.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,363 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre valve stem shows extensive deterioration.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,058 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,360 miles

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 19,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,256 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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EX09 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 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 EX09 DCZ, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX09 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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