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MT03 YLE

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,964 mi
Last recorded144,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 YLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 138,821 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 131,634 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 131,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 116,290 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills feel weakened in some areas by corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 108,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,131 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 98,756 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 27 May 2011 93,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 93,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 87,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 81,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 81,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 60,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,802 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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MT03 YLE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,257 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 MT03 YLE, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT03 YLE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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