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VU53 NDC

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 NDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 32,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 32,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,353 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 30,353 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 29,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,235 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 28,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,937 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 24,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,846 miles

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 10 Aug 2011 20,452 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 20,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,851 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,555 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,393 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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VU53 NDC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,257 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 VU53 NDC, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU53 NDC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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