Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI reliable? We analysed 556 real MOT tests across 446 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI 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 SX HDI.
Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI — 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
- Black
- 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 SX HDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI 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 SX HDI 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 SX HDI THIS CAR | 68.9% | 556 | 153,936 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 |
| Suzuki TS100 | 80.8% | 543 | 15,255 mi | 48 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDIShould you buy a used Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI?
The Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.9% across 556 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Citroen Xsara Picasso SX HDI owner drives around 5,098 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.