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GP03 CUG

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,460 mi
Last recorded182,460 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 182,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 182,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle possible track rod end is to far dune up(the alignment is incorrect) (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 179,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2020 174,583 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2020 174,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 174,490 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 174,468 miles

Emissions not tested Cambelt history unknown, engine is noisy when under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer/inner sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 164,225 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 163,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing with rust coming out of bearing / also noisey (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drivers window wont open

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 163,042 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing with rust coming out of bearing / also noisey (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drivers window wont open

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 161,764 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside and nearside rear tyres getting low / on inner and outer treads

Pass 21 May 2015 146,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 96,530 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2013 96,530 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,149 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 62,415 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front brake disc inner surfaces . pads and performance good

Fail 28 May 2010 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 59,735 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2009 54,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,081 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)

Pass 30 May 2006 30,966 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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GP03 CUG is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP03 CUG, 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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GP03 CUG is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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