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GY58 BVA

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 69,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,062 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 68,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning message. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning message. (7.12 (e))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,707 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking / worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking / worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid level low. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 63,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid level low. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,209 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 60,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,901 miles

Clutch pedal friction rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,857 miles

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

Clutch pedal friction rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,154 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine performance (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,061 miles

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

both off side tyres wear on edges

strong advise near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,096 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,285 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY58 BVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 GY58 BVA, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY58 BVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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