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WA52 WVB

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,181 mi
Last recorded70,181 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,577 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil filler cap missing

Fail 24 Jul 2024 64,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,108 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,958 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 58,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,611 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,610 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

General underside corrosion

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,577 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,653 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 56,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,562 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear marker on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear marker on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,351 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 53,351 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,499 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,851 miles

adv rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,206 miles

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,206 miles

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,485 miles

rear wiper slight tearing on edge

very slight play in front hubs

Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,629 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,629 miles

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

slight play both lower balljoints

front discs in poor condition

n s r tyre close to limit/cracking

o s f tyre low/perished

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,951 miles

front discs in poor condition

n s r tyre wearing outer edge

o s f tyre very close to limit

rear tyre walls cracking

unable to fully check front underbody due to covers

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,736 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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WA52 WVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA52 WVB, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA52 WVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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