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WG53 OPD

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso74,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OPD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,426 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,401 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,401 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,977 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,896 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,896 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,088 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1.o/s rear and n/s rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,490 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 35,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,947 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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WG53 OPD is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WG53 OPD, 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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What year was WG53 OPD registered?

WG53 OPD is a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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