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YX04 VST

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso76,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,221 miles

Front near and offside, fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front near and offside, fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,784 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,016 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are starting to deteriorate - cracking between the tread

Fail 14 Jan 2019 24,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 tyres are starting to deteriorate - cracking between the tread

Pass 7 Feb 2018 12,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 12,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 11,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 10,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,786 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 8,078 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,847 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,376 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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YX04 VST is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YX04 VST, 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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YX04 VST is a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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