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VF04 FWN

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 82,558 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 79,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi to metal support bracket broken (corroded) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 75,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,205 miles

Oil leak

Cracks to nearside rear tyre tread; tread deformed

Cracks to offside rear tyre tread

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn along both edges; bald on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn along both edges; bald on inner edge

Slight cracks to both rear brake flexible hoses

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,205 miles

Cracks to nearside rear tyre tread; tread deformed

Cracks to offside rear tyre tread

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn along both edges; bald on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn along both edges; bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight cracks to both rear brake flexible hoses

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,448 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,600 miles

n/s/f driveshaft showing signs of light corrosion,no signs of any fractures.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,429 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,490 miles

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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VF04 FWN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VF04 FWN, 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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VF04 FWN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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