CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN53 SPT

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,226 mi
Last recorded133,226 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,226 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear( into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 133,219 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear( into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,833 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front braked discs corroded.

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside outer sill [at front] corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

oil dampness at engine.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 126,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion at front. outer sill at rear,lots of holes drilled in panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front braked discs corroded.

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside outer sill [at front] corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

oil dampness at engine.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill soft

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill soft

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed

Nearside Front side repeater flashing white light

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot damaged

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front track rod has play

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,861 miles

Front x2 wipers torn

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside sill/door damaged

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

accelerator pedal stiff

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 91,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 29 Jan 2014 75,280 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,280 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,870 miles

n/s/f abs ring rusty and rubbing on sensor

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f abs ring rusty and rubbing on sensor

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,892 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,272 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
Full Citroen Xsara Picasso reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN53 SPT is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 SN53 SPT, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN53 SPT?

You can check the full history of SN53 SPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN53 SPT registered?

SN53 SPT is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is SN53 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 SPT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN53 SPT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN53 SPT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.