2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6L Petrol · AP53 CYL
2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 115,495 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 CYL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2023
- 115,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 CYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso (AP53 CYL) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AP53 CYL Mileage History
- 04/10/2022114,177 mi
- 14/10/2022114,177 mi
- 13/10/2023115,495 mi+1,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,288 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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