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NJ02 XEL

2002 Citroen Picasso

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,141 mi
Last recorded128,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Picasso83,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 128,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 121,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,387 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,385 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor to sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 700,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 700,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,688 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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NJ02 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Picasso in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 83,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ02 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ02 XEL registered?

NJ02 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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