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YG09 ELW

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,429 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 103,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside 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 insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65H15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Aug 2018 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,416 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,911 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,911 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,259 miles

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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YG09 ELW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YG09 ELW, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG09 ELW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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