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RG02 OVW

2002 Citroen Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Picasso83,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,093 miles

nsf steering rack inner arm has a slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2015 121,093 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nsf steering rack inner arm has a slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 114,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 106,303 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front heatshield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,402 miles

damage to both sides rear outersills

exhaust heat shield loose

movement in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,250 miles

air bag lamp on

rear reg lamps lenses missing

rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight play on near side steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 16 Feb 2011 92,242 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

air bag lamp on

rear reg lamps lenses missing

rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight play on near side steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,690 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,029 miles

Both rewar indicaters started to fade

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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RG02 OVW is a 2002 Citroen Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG02 OVW, 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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RG02 OVW is a 2002 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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