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HW02 BBO

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,057 mi
Last recorded151,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso75,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 151,057 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Not possible to check the oil level. Dipstick defective

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 141,698 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

dipstick broken

Fail 4 May 2020 141,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

coolant on min

dipstick broken

Pass 3 May 2019 131,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 131,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 121,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 121,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 112,863 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

very slight steering rack weep

Fail 4 May 2017 112,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

very slight steering rack weep

Pass 4 May 2016 103,885 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 95,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 May 2014 84,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

child seats fitted n/s rear & o/s rear

eml light on

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,538 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats fitted n/s rear & o/s rear

eml light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2012 65,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Fail 2 May 2012 65,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,984 miles

two childs seats fitted nearside and centre rear

Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

two childs seats fitted nearside and centre rear

Pass 4 May 2010 42,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly cracked all over tread

Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,368 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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HW02 BBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW02 BBO, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW02 BBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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