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VU04 WGN

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,822 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,317 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,471 miles

Central and rear exhausts are corroded on the flanges

Nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,019 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,019 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,006 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 78,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,472 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,137 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,067 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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VU04 WGN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU04 WGN, 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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What year was VU04 WGN registered?

VU04 WGN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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