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VE02 UZB

2002 Citroen Picasso

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,628 mi
Last recorded120,628 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Picasso83,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 UZB
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 120,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

EML on time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount seized

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,892 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 115,892 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing or driveshaft bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp but no evidence of fluid leaking

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light on time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking gasses before rear box clamp (holed) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 cuts however no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear of front section corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill perforated ( marked in yellow ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking gasses before rear box clamp (holed) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 cuts however no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear of front section corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,035 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres less than 1.0 mm on inside edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

noise from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres less than 1.0 mm on inside edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

noise from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,024 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bottom engine mounting bolt loose

slight blow to exhaust centre box

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,084 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,389 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 42,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 42,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,805 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,707 miles

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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VE02 UZB is a 2002 Citroen Picasso in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE02 UZB, 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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VE02 UZB is a 2002 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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