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Y597 BVC

2001 Citroen Picasso

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Picasso80,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,838 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 87,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,136 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,361 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,773 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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Y597 BVC is a 2001 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y597 BVC, 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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Y597 BVC is a 2001 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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