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LC03 MWV

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,613 mi
Last recorded185,613 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 MWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 185,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 185,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 179,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 179,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 175,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 175,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 169,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 164,939 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight blow from front exhaust box

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

slight play to offside front lower ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2017 164,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight blow from front exhaust box

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

slight play to offside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2017 164,608 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 21 Apr 2017 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 20 Nov 2015 163,572 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting ends

Fail 18 Nov 2015 163,565 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both front wiper blades splitting ends

Pass 29 May 2014 161,059 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 161,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 159,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 152,571 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 145,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 136,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 122,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 122,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 111,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 94,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,214 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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LC03 MWV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 LC03 MWV, 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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LC03 MWV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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