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HF02 FWJ

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,682 mi
Last recorded163,682 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 163,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 163,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 159,013 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 159,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,973 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,519 miles

Boot lid gas struts weak/worn

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section would advise welding before it gets worse (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Noise from fan belt area would advise getting looked at

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Load valve to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering pipe loose inside holder but still secure at time of test

Smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to see fully if any leaks present due to covers

Fail 15 Jan 2021 150,508 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Boot lid gas struts weak/worn

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section would advise welding before it gets worse (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Noise from fan belt area would advise getting looked at

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Load valve to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering pipe loose inside holder but still secure at time of test

Smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to see fully if any leaks present due to covers

Fail 21 Dec 2020 150,494 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Crank pulley delaminated and vibrating vigorously.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing (cat/flexi pipe). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes insecure.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,278 miles

Auxilliary belt slightly noisy

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Auxilliary belt slightly noisy

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER IS LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 132,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER IS LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 126,194 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 119,939 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 101,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 96,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,100 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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HF02 FWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,337 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 HF02 FWJ, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF02 FWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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