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SP51 MFA

2002 Citroen Picasso

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Picasso83,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,391 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag warning light illuminated

both wiper blades in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight rear brake imbalance during application

Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag warning light illuminated

both wiper blades in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight rear brake imbalance during application

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,871 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED AT REAR SILENCER MOUNTING AND CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING AT REAR OFF MID BOX//////ONE PIECE FRONT AND MIDDLE***

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR LOSSE AT MOUNT

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED AT REAR SILENCER MOUNTING AND CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING AT REAR OFF MID BOX//////ONE PIECE FRONT AND MIDDLE***

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR LOSSE AT MOUNT

Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,648 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 82,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,040 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,040 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 63,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers missing of n/plat lights******* air bag light on****

Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,307 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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SP51 MFA is a 2002 Citroen Picasso in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 83,541 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP51 MFA is a 2002 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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