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LJ04 EOU

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Oute sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,099 miles

All repairs areas covered with underseal spray

All underbody and components corroded

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

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2024 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underbody and components corroded

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

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,340 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 86,337 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp adversely affected by the operation of indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,559 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,559 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,381 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,734 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,234 miles

Offside front wiper deteriorating but currently clearing screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in zone A, Less that 10mm and not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid , close to contamination value

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,672 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,545 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,822 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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LJ04 EOU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LJ04 EOU, 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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LJ04 EOU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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