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HG03 CPY

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 CPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 158,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 155,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 149,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,463 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement on drivers seat

Fail 17 Nov 2021 138,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

slight movement on drivers seat

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,934 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.76 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,647 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 130,612 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 109,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 94,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,003 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,351 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 11 Mar 2014 65,968 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2013 60,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,586 miles

ridge on front discs

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ridge on front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,146 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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HG03 CPY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HG03 CPY, 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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HG03 CPY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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