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OV08 JJL

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 119,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,776 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot ok, outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,033 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 90,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,134 miles

Exhaust DPF Heatshield Mountings Broken

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,134 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust DPF Heatshield Mountings Broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,574 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 35,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,978 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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OV08 JJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 JJL, 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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OV08 JJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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