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Y442 BGN

2001 Citroen Picasso

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 BGN
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 64,334 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,334 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 64,317 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,146 miles

Engine light is on.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 55,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light is on.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,915 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,146 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,855 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

Engine management light on

N/S/R tyre perishing on bothe outer & inner side walls

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R light cluster cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,359 miles

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

Slight 'Tight Spots' noted nearside rear wheel: Requires further investigation.

Spare tyre missing.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 24,359 miles

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

Front service brake imbalance almost on limit, & Offside front has fluctuation.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight 'Tight Spots' noted nearside rear wheel: Requires further investigation.

Spare tyre missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 21,065 miles

baffles in center & rear exhaust braking up inside

front flexi brake hoses perishing

service light on

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,963 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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Y442 BGN is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y442 BGN, 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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Y442 BGN is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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