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VU51 XZS

2001 Citroen Picasso

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XZS
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,690 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,486 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 64,485 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 57,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 55,774 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 55,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2006 45,862 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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VU51 XZS is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,813 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 VU51 XZS, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU51 XZS registered?

VU51 XZS is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VU51 XZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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