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LL08 BSV

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 103,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 96,509 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2023 90,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 84,232 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 84,227 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,028 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 74,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 68,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,555 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,555 miles

Power steering component leaking Pressure switch Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,504 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 2 Apr 2014 26,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,512 miles

front wipers not as good as they could be

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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LL08 BSV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 LL08 BSV, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LL08 BSV registered?

LL08 BSV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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