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HN02 XUE

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 XUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,422 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

registration lamps covers missing not showing white light

Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,562 miles

BOTH rear number plate light lenses missing

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre perishing

rear coil springs corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2021 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 133,608 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking At Joint Mid To Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,724 miles

engine mil inop

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,523 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,518 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure switch area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,883 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 112,883 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,322 miles

brake pipe corroded nsr

Fail 8 Jan 2015 105,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corroded nsr

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,697 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,255 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,255 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,144 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 43,262 miles

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

engine oil leaks from filter

offside front shocker damp

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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HN02 XUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HN02 XUE, 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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HN02 XUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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