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MV09 LVG

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 LVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2023 82,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top of spring catching on inner wing on lock

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2022 70,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top of spring catching on inner wing on lock

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,639 miles

Both front coil springs fouling part off body when full locking left & right

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,639 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Both front coil springs fouling part off body when full locking left & right

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,904 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box hanger weld off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,971 miles

exhaust back box bracket deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 10 Feb 2014 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box bracket deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,319 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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MV09 LVG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 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 MV09 LVG, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV09 LVG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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