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WP53 YPZ

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 YPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,929 miles

Rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe to N/S/F flexible pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre tread low (2.5mm) and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to O/S/F flexible pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre tread slightly low (3mm) and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid struts weakened - only just holding boot lid open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier heatshield corroded

Spare wheel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,050 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle and both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Slight play in both swing arm bushes on rear axle

bulbs out on high level over 50% working

Fail 15 Jan 2020 99,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes involved (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure not secure to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexable hose due to corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle and both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Slight play in both swing arm bushes on rear axle

bulbs out on high level over 50% working

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,106 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,321 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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WP53 YPZ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 WP53 YPZ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP53 YPZ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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