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MK08 FVN

2008 Citroen Picasso

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Picasso55,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FVN
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,413 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,507 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs wear (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,341 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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MK08 FVN is a 2008 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,839 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 FVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 FVN registered?

MK08 FVN is a 2008 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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