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RK53 VNV

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,419 mi
Last recorded208,419 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 208,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill area corroded and holed

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

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

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

Suspect diesel injector washer/seal leaking,needs further investigation

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 199,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

no.1 injector leaking combustion fumes

Fail 7 Oct 2020 199,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

no.1 injector leaking combustion fumes

Pass 24 Sep 2019 190,107 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front to centre exhaust clamp loose

Fail 23 Sep 2019 190,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine cover wearing top radiator hose

front to centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 27 Sep 2018 175,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 175,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 159,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,317 miles

both front tyres getting very low on edges

child seat fitted n/s rear

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorating

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2016 140,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

child seat fitted n/s rear

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorating

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,941 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/cat (7.1.2)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,622 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,529 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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RK53 VNV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK53 VNV, 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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RK53 VNV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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