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NV51 HTZ

2001 Citroen Picasso

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,812 mi
Last recorded136,812 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 HTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 136,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing p bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,628 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 106,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 106,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,513 miles

tracking should be checked

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,504 miles

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

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

tracking should be checked

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front exhaust pipe and catalyst corroding

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear torsion bars corroded

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Slight coolant leak from water pump area?

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing but no roughness at time of test

White corrosion appearing to front to rear brake pipes

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front exhaust pipe and catalyst corroding

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear torsion bars corroded

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Slight coolant leak from water pump area?

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing but no roughness at time of test

White corrosion appearing to front to rear brake pipes

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,798 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

nearside front drop link boot split

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp staying on

nearside front drop link boot split

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link gaiters split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

very slight noise from n/s/r hub bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f antiroll bar link gaiters split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

very slight noise from n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,747 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,747 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,835 miles

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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NV51 HTZ is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,813 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 NV51 HTZ, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV51 HTZ is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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