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MNZ 3508

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 3508
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,513 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound only just met requirements

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge 185/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front upper strut mount assembly noisy/clunks when steering is operated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer sill corroded just outside prescribed areas

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

Slight movement in drivers seat base/mechanism

Fail 2 Mar 2021 84,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Nearside front and offside front pick up rings on driveshafts are distorting. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer outer sill corroded just outside prescribed areas

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

Slight movement in drivers seat base/mechanism

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,555 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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MNZ 3508 is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 MNZ 3508, 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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MNZ 3508 is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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