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PF57 XYN

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,670 mi
Last recorded176,670 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 176,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 155,771 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 155,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 132,533 miles

Emissions not tested dip stick broken missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,014 miles

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Nov 2017 100,014 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,931 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,992 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,992 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 71,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PF57 XYN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF57 XYN, 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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What year was PF57 XYN registered?

PF57 XYN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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