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Y171 VCR

2001 Citroen Picasso

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,823 mi
Last recorded107,823 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 VCR
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 107,823 miles

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

engine noise tapping

Fail 10 May 2017 107,823 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine noise tapping

Pass 6 May 2016 103,114 miles

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

child seat fitted restricting test of adult seat belt

Fail 30 Apr 2016 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted restricting test of adult seat belt

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,317 miles

nearside indicator repeater bulb not covered

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,492 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,923 miles

N/s/f hub cap missing.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f seat belt modified.

Passengers airbag turned off.

Power steering pipes damp.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/f hub cap missing.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f seat belt modified.

Passengers airbag turned off.

Power steering pipes damp.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,795 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

off side rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,301 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,423 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,423 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2008 63,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,272 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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Y171 VCR is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y171 VCR, 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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Y171 VCR is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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