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X879 LUT

2001 Citroen Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 LUT
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 131,749 miles

drivers window does not open

engine oil leaks

front pads appear low

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

offside front wiper blade split

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 131,749 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers window does not open

engine oil leaks

front brakes binding

front pads appear low

marks & damage all around vehicle

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 123,904 miles

damage to n/s/r quarter panel an sill

damage to o/s outer sill

exhaust heavily corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f fog light inop

spare tyre worn

wheel trims damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to n/s/r quarter panel an sill

damage to o/s outer sill

exhaust heavily corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f fog light inop

spare tyre worn

wheel trims damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

spare tyre worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

spare tyre worn

Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,256 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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X879 LUT is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,813 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X879 LUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X879 LUT registered?

X879 LUT is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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