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GR04 UUC

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,374 mi
Last recorded138,374 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 UUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 138,374 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting fractured- system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid from either jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,625 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,622 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,711 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,557 miles

Offside Front side light dim

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front side light dim

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,991 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / axle sub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,156 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to NSR tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,388 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,561 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,544 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,488 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,157 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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GR04 UUC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GR04 UUC, 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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GR04 UUC is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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