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Y159 KAF

2001 Citroen Picasso

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,428 mi
Last recorded183,428 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 KAF
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 183,428 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 183,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 160,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 132,642 miles

Both front wipers are starting to not clear the windscreen properly

Pass 7 May 2008 118,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 71,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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Y159 KAF is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y159 KAF, 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 Y159 KAF registered?

Y159 KAF is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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