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VE08 LJA

2008 Citroen Picasso

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,423 mi
Last recorded25,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Picasso55,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 25,423 miles

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

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Fail 14 May 2025 25,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 20 May 2024 24,603 miles

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

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Fail 20 May 2024 24,603 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,902 miles

Front some light corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 21,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 20,513 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

all four tyres slightly perrished

Pass 22 May 2017 18,304 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 17 May 2016 16,704 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 29 May 2015 15,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 12,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,581 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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VE08 LJA is a 2008 Citroen Picasso in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,839 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 VE08 LJA, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE08 LJA registered?

VE08 LJA is a 2008 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is VE08 LJA safe to buy?

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