MOT Status
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39,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working two bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
First Figure Of Mileage Unreadable/Incomplete
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High Pressure Pipe Switch (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Beam Axle Corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Torsion Bar Corroded
Strong Smell Of Fuel Under Vehicle, Unable To See Reason At Time Of Inspection
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
First Figure Of Mileage Unreadable/Incomplete
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Low, Just Above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Beam Axle Corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Torsion Bar Corroded
Strong Smell Of Fuel Under Vehicle, Unable To See Reason At Time Of Inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Off side and nearside front tyres showing abnormal wear, could well be we have an alignment problem.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust joint badly coroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust joint badly coroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s indicator tell tale not working
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front wiper rubbers begining to split
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing proper inspection of seat belt
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Both front wiper rubbers begining to split
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing proper inspection of seat belt
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cracks on offside rear and nearside front tyres.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
as per previous vt32 †
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls perished will need replacing soon
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Y971 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 Y971 KGW, 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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Y971 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 24 May 2001.
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