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MW53 JZA

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,173 mi
Last recorded145,173 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 145,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,589 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 135,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear joint poss needs new front and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 132,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre section and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre section and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small on joint at rear reseal now o/k (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 100,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 74,257 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,948 miles

Both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

The nearside rear tyre has started to deteriorate and perish.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,948 miles

Both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

The nearside rear tyre has started to deteriorate and perish.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,997 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,979 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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MW53 JZA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MW53 JZA, 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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MW53 JZA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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