Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V reliable? We analysed 378 real MOT tests across 239 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V 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 LX 8V.
Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1587cc
- Power
- 95 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.7 mpg
- Urban
- 28.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 46.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2416
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 178 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V 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 LX 8V 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 LX 8V THIS CAR | 72.0% | 378 | 112,070 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 |
| Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI 4X4 | 89.9% | 486 | 68,456 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% across 378 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Citroen Xsara Picasso LX 8V owner drives around 4,370 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.