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FP52 WHV

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 WHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,184 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,149 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,098 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,767 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,732 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,098 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,409 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 87,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,176 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,401 miles

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

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

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

seat missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,028 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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FP52 WHV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FP52 WHV, 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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FP52 WHV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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