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SCZ 3655

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,447 mi
Last recorded151,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 3655
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 151,447 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure All rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rubber grip missing from clutch pedal

Pass 30 Jul 2018 151,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

damage to offside rear door and quarter

nearside rear tyre bald outer edge

rear number plate separating

Fail 30 Jul 2018 151,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

damage to offside rear door and quarter

nearside rear tyre bald outer edge

rear number plate separating

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front outer sill weak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 143,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow manifold joint and front pipe seal (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front outer sill weak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

end of dipstick broken off

Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area weak with corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear close to limit 2mm and tyre wall split in numerous places but not to chord

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 135,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area weak with corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear close to limit 2mm and tyre wall split in numerous places but not to chord

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 126,356 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 117,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

POWER STEERING SENCOR SLIGHT SWEAT FROM IT.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 110,074 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,931 miles

FROUT DISC WORN,

POWER STEERING SENCOR SLIGHT LEAK.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,373 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,161 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 57,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SCZ 3655 is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SCZ 3655, 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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SCZ 3655 is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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