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Y149 NAR

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso81,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 NAR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,807 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 5 bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located in front of the engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

engine cover insecure

engine management light on

large corrosion hole to n/s/f outer sill, not within prescribed area

rear seats removed prior to test

rear washer not working

steering wheel cover removed prior to test due to poor fitment

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 5 bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located in front of the engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

engine cover insecure

engine management light on

large corrosion hole to n/s/f outer sill, not within prescribed area

rear seats removed prior to test

rear washer not working

steering wheel cover removed prior to test due to poor fitment

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 112,309 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 4 Nov 2021 110,843 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,834 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light is not working

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

engine light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,357 miles

Offside Front fog light is not working

Fail 7 Nov 2019 100,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light is not working

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,132 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,572 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,081 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,832 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,274 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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Y149 NAR is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,022 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 Y149 NAR, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y149 NAR is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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