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Y301 PRE

2001 Citroen Picasso

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,793 mi
Last recorded178,793 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 PRE
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 178,793 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 178,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 164,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 164,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 151,042 miles

airbag light iluminated

gearbox oil leak

headlamps showing blue light

slight noise from nearside front hub when rotated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 151,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

headlamps showing blue light

slight noise from nearside front hub when rotated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front discs slightly corroded

play felt in steering

Fail 20 Jan 2010 116,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 116,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 92,863 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 92,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,008 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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Y301 PRE is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y301 PRE, 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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Y301 PRE is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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