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VO09 YCS

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,263 mi
Last recorded43,263 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,263 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 31,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage side of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

coolant below minimum

Fail 19 Mar 2020 30,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage side of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,436 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 28,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,897 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,352 miles

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,815 miles

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,652 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,994 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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VO09 YCS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 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 VO09 YCS, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO09 YCS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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