2010 Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 16V 1.6L Other · IIG 5031

The Citroen Xsara Picasso passed its most recent MOT on 4 December 2024 at 135,169 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The underlying trend is concerning rather than stable: the vehicle failed twice in late 2024 (24 November at 135,098 miles and 12 April at 134,148 miles) and once on 26 March 2023 at 126,985 miles, yet every failure entry lists no defects. Such blank failure records typically indicate administrative or presentation issues at test rather than clean mechanical passes, so the buyer should treat the recent pass with caution. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,448 miles based on the 135,169 total against a 16-year life, which is typical for the age. The records show a tight cluster of activity in 2024: 126,985 miles in March 2023 rose to 134,148 by April 2024, then jumped to 135,169 by December 2024. That is only about 8,100 miles across twenty months, confirming light recent use. The sparse history with five tests logged and no advisories or defects noted offers little insight into wear on consumables or structure. Given the repeated failures with no stated defects, a buyer must verify why the vehicle was rejected at the 24 November 2024 and 12 April 2024 tests. Inspect the VOSA failure sheet if obtainable. In person, check suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and examine subframes and sills for corrosion. The 2010 platform is prone to structural rust at rear chassis legs. The clean December 2024 pass does not erase the three prior failures in under two years. A pre-purchase inspection by a Citroen-trained technician is warranted before funds change hands.