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HW54 GZX

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 87,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill small hole within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill small hole within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Sensor on high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage suspected from sensor mounted on high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust binding bracket has corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 81,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage suspected from sensor mounted on high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust binding bracket has corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from area of pressure sensor / pinion valve (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,987 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from area of pressure sensor / pinion valve (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting binding corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting binding corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,686 miles

Both LH and RH body sills soft (corroding)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear worn uneven inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Number plate delaminating

Rear exhaust silencer shelling

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,492 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer bracket corroded and split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,043 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,272 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking/perishing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,720 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,211 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,874 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,765 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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HW54 GZX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 HW54 GZX, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW54 GZX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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