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Y183 NLF

2001 Citroen Picasso

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 NLF
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,578 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,225 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,196 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 121,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,271 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn x2

Oil leak

exhaust rusty and mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f lower fog light

Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 108,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,926 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,926 miles

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

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

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

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

adv child seat fitted n/s rear

adv o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 89,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,170 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

adv child seats fittedn/f and n/s rear

adv some wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,406 miles

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

adv child seat fitted n/s rear (belt not checked)

adv some light wiper marks to n/s windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2008 65,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

adv child seat fitted n/s rear (belt not checked)

adv some light wiper marks to n/s windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,697 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y183 NLF is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y183 NLF, 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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Y183 NLF is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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