Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI reliable? We analysed 1,536 real MOT tests across 389 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1560cc
- Power
- 93 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 55.4 mpg
- Urban
- 43.5 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 65.7 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1654
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 135 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx 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 Vtx HDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx 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 Vtx 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 Vtx HDI THIS CAR | 77.1% | 1,536 | 116,466 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 Sv 650 SK7 | 82.6% | 1,365 | 16,512 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDIShould you buy a used Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI?
The Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.1% across 1,536 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Citroen Xsara Picasso Vtx HDI owner drives around 6,722 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.