MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Front x2 wipers torn
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside sill/door damaged
Offside Front brake pipe corroding
accelerator pedal stiff
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)
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)
n/s/f abs ring rusty and rubbing on sensor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f abs ring rusty and rubbing on sensor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?
Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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SN53 SPT is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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