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VE53 HDL

2003 Citroen Picasso

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,287 mi
Last recorded68,287 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Picasso70,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked / perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked / perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,084 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre is very perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 60,721 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre is very perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,159 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

ofside front tyre cracked on side wall

Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

ofside front tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,758 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,525 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

spare wheel hanger insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,525 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

spare wheel hanger insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,190 miles

exhaust back box corroded and starting to blow

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,497 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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VE53 HDL is a 2003 Citroen Picasso in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,024 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 VE53 HDL, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE53 HDL is a 2003 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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