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SO54 BBU

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,936 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 90,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 90,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall + wearing on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,154 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,165 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 65,164 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,812 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SO54 BBU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SO54 BBU, 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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SO54 BBU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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