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PE53 VOT

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,574 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,645 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

service light on

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,317 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,901 miles

Both outer sills crispy

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill hole to corrosion out of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,830 miles

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

Both outer sills crispy

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill hole to corrosion out of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,841 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,255 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded, out of prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2018 72,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded, out of prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres- wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,019 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,643 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,643 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2008 38,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,513 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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PE53 VOT is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE53 VOT, 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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PE53 VOT is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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