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SV09 REU

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,034 mi
Last recorded91,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 91,034 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% OFFSIDE VERY LOW PERFORMANCE.. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES... Advise Replacement ASAP.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,027 miles

General surface corrossion to suspension and steering components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and rear inner sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,588 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/rear panel section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 79,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/rear panel section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,495 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill box section slightly weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill box section weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,908 miles

both sides sill box sections show signs of internal corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,262 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,262 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,019 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,176 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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SV09 REU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 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 SV09 REU, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV09 REU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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