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LV04 XUJ

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,425 mi
Last recorded147,425 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 XUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 147,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 143,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,841 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))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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 8 Feb 2022 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,881 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,261 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 116,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,308 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 109,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 100,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,182 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,328 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 86,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 86,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,104 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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LV04 XUJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 LV04 XUJ, 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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LV04 XUJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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