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Y198 OGU

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso81,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 OGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,991 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 130,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,891 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,891 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,709 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare ()

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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Y198 OGU is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y198 OGU, 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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What year was Y198 OGU registered?

Y198 OGU is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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