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RV02 PXE

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,154 mi
Last recorded172,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 172,154 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 172,154 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door check strap is stiff in operation

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 166,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door check strap is stiff in operation

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,378 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 154,378 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,312 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 147,312 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 143,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 143,908 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 143,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside sill is corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,334 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushs are worn

nearside sill corroded

offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Nov 2017 142,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushs are worn

nearside sill corroded

offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,609 miles

Oil leak ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

scratches to n/s/f of windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 135,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs lipped/worn

o/s/f wiper rubber split

rear high level brake lamp inop

scratches to n/s/f of windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light scratches across front n/s of windscreen

part of rear high level brake lamp inop

slight play in n/s/f steering rack/end

Fail 30 Nov 2015 122,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light scratches across front n/s of windscreen

part of rear high level brake lamp inop

slight play in n/s/f steering rack/end

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,653 miles

minor blow from exhaust

oil leak from gearbox [possible n/s driveshaft seal]

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,747 miles

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,521 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,564 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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RV02 PXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,337 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 RV02 PXE, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV02 PXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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