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GL04 YNC

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,943 miles

Nearside Front brake fluid reservoir insecure

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive coil spring has evidence of fouling on inner arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 112,948 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking fumes badly (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested due to tail pipe missing also very large hole will not detect smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box has very large hole and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake fluid reservoir insecure

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive coil spring has evidence of fouling on inner arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake pad spring clip not located

offside front coil spring has evidence of fouling on inner arch

possible fuel leak on number 4 injector. difficult to tell due to oil leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 3 injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front coil spring has evidence of fouling on inner arch

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake pad spring clip not located

possible fuel leak on number 4 injector. difficult to tell due to oil leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2019 108,894 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

diesel injector noisy. further investigation required

evidence of offside front coil spring fouling inner wing slightly

offside headlamp deteriorated. projected beam image poor

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear brake pad clip not located

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,990 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,744 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,313 miles

engine cover

slight oil leak

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Fail 19 Nov 2015 102,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall deteroirated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine cover

offside rear tyre craking on tread section

slight oil leak

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,313 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 85,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,742 miles

both front bottom ball joint grease boots split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly pan fitted

both front bottom ball joint grease boots split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,997 miles

front brake discs well worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs well worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 39,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,817 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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GL04 YNC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 GL04 YNC, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL04 YNC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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