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WF03 VCG

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in welded joint on rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy, reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in welded joint on rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy, reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusting on catalytic converter exit pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp lens starting to go cloudy

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,120 miles

Front Both Fog Lamp Lenses Have Condensation

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,831 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 76,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy, no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pickup ring on driveshaft cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,325 miles

offside headlamp lens requires cleaning

Fail 4 Apr 2019 71,320 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

offside headlamp lens requires cleaning

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Oll tyre walls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,999 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,247 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washers pulsing.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,041 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,072 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,858 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)

both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,856 miles

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

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)

both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,063 miles

Both of the front brake discs are starting to wear thin.

Both of the front tyres have started to deteriorate and perish.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,476 miles

Both of the front tyres on 1.6mm.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,296 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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WF03 VCG is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF03 VCG, 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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WF03 VCG is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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