Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI reliable? We analysed 1,961 real MOT tests across 753 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 51.4 mpg
- Urban
- 40.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1781
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 147 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI THIS CAR | 74.3% | 1,961 | 141,045 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A | 90.6% | 912 | 30,199 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDIShould you buy a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI?
The Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% across 1,961 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2HDI owner drives around 6,767 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.