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GD53 FXE

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 113,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.76 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,480 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 109,480 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,626 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,903 miles

aux belt badly deteriorated

bad play in nsf lower ball joint

front discs badly lipped

nsr tyre low tread-2mm

rear box rubber hanger broken

rear wiper blade rubber torn off

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost down to cords or ply

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,486 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost down to cords or ply

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,890 miles

rear exhaust box rubber badly perished

undertray damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,950 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,782 miles

front discs badly lipped and worn

nsf tyre bald on outer edtge ( 185 65 r 15 H )

osf tyre bald on edges

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,310 miles

front discs very badly worn

undertray damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,644 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,578 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 19,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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GD53 FXE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD53 FXE, 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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GD53 FXE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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