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YM04 HVN

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 135,008 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 128,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 128,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,071 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 123,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 116,789 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f sill corroded just out of prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2018 116,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

o/s/f sill corroded just out of prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2017 112,233 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

o/s/f outer sill corroded not structural (covered by tape)

Fail 23 May 2017 112,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

o/s/f outer sill corroded not structural (covered by tape)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,852 miles

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

both front tyre are worn on the outer edges

oil leak

steering rack damp but no leak found

track rod end dust cover slight insecure

Fail 23 May 2016 106,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyre are worn on the outer edges

oil leak

steering rack damp but no leak found

track rod end dust cover slight insecure

Pass 27 May 2015 100,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 100,874 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 93,290 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 93,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,946 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 9 May 2011 60,811 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,775 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 7 Jun 2010 54,775 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,666 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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YM04 HVN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 76,350 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 YM04 HVN, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM04 HVN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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