2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso MOT Results

Citroen Xsara Picasso, registered in 2002

50.4% pass rate

from 40,993 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(11% worse than other 2002 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara Picasso is unusually good or bad.

29% fail on Lighting and signalling (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 10% fail on Registration plate (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 9.9% fail on Stop lamp (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Position lamps (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 7.7% fail on Front lamps (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Rear lamps (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on All position lamps
- 7.0% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Switch (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Tell tales (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0024% fail on Switch
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.015% fail on Switch
- 0.65% fail on Fog lamp (39% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Tell tale (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Switch
- 0.31% fail on Horn (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.044% fail on Hazard warning (87% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Lamp (67% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.0098% fail on Switch (97% better than other 2002 cars)
17% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Front drive shafts (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 6.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.037% fail on Couplings
    - 0.0024% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.0024% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
    - 0.0024% fail on Drive shafts
- 6.0% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Location
- 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Linkage (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Pins / bushes (24% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Pins / bushes (15% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0073% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (16% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Front (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Rear (71% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.32% fail on Component mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Subframe mounting
  - 0.0073% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Fitment
- 0.21% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.19% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.015% fail on Condition
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut (67% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.029% fail on General condition (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Radius arms (76% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Pins / bushes (78% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Attachment
- 0.017% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Pins / bushes (95% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0024% fail on Condition
- 0.012% fail on Axles (71% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0024% fail on Swivel joints / housing
- 0.0098% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.0049% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0024% fail on Operation
  - 0.0024% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0049% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.0049% fail on Bonded suspension (93% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.0049% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0049% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0024% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0024% fail on Attachment
- 0.0024% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.0024% fail on Attachment
12% fail on Fuel and exhaust (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Turbo (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (29% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Catalyst (29% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.26% fail on Fuel system (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on System (37% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Cap (75% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Tank
  - 0.0098% fail on Pipe (69% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Hose
11% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Size / type (31% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Valve stem (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
8.8% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 4.2% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Washers (11% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Windscreen
- 0.46% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0073% fail on Bonnet (92% better than other 2002 cars)
6.6% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Front wheels (34% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Rear wheels (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Brake operation
- 2.2% fail on Hub components (22% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Brake discs (34% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Wheel cylinder (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Brake calipers (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Brake linings
- 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (49% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Components (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Pipes (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Hoses (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.0049% fail on Servos
    - 0.0049% fail on Valves (99% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Leaks (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Operation (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.35% fail on ABS (35% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.27% fail on Pedal
    - 0.25% fail on Anti-slip (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Parking brake (92% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Restricted movement (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Components
    - 0.0049% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0049% fail on Hoses
    - 0.0024% fail on Servos
- 0.012% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0024% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0024% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.0024% fail on Cable
3.7% fail on Steering (11% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Steering system (22% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Track rod end (18% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Steering rack (39% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.068% fail on Steering arm (39% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Free play (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Drag link end (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Other components
    - 0.0049% fail on Steering pivot point (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0049% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0024% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  - 0.0024% fail on Steering damper
- 0.79% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Other components (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Operation
  - 0.027% fail on Rams
  - 0.020% fail on Pump
  - 0.0073% fail on Drive system
- 0.071% fail on Steering operation
- 0.020% fail on Steering control (74% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0024% fail on Steering column
  - 0.0024% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.0024% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0073% fail on Locking devices (76% better than other 2002 cars)
2.3% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition
- 0.090% fail on Attachment (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Requirements (59% better than other 2002 cars)
1.3% fail on Body and structure (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Body condition (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Chassis (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Seats (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Drivers (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Doors (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.051% fail on Drivers (44% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Passengers front (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Passengers other
- 0.012% fail on Body security (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0024% fail on Load security
  - 0.0024% fail on Loading door
0.83% fail on Registration plates and VIN (35% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Registration plate (35% better than other 2002 cars)
0.16% fail on Road wheels (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2002 cars)
0.017% fail on Towbars
- 0.017% fail on Towbar

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