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GX03 DXR

2003 Citroen Picasso

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,486 mi
Last recorded175,486 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Picasso70,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DXR
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 175,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover shows signs of fouling but tyre not fouling during test

Pass 15 Aug 2016 164,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

engine dipstick broken.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 154,992 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2015 154,988 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 146,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,117 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 123,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

unable to see front brake pads fully?

Fail 25 May 2011 90,118 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

unable to see front brake pads fully?

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,353 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

interior mirror missing

spare wheel carrier loose

suspect front brake pads wearing low/front discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

interior mirror missing

spare wheel carrier loose

suspect front brake pads wearing low/front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,701 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 50,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 35,680 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2006 23,356 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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GX03 DXR is a 2003 Citroen Picasso in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,024 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 DXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX03 DXR is a 2003 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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