Citroen Xsara Picasso MOT Results

Registered in 2005
43.1% pass rate
from 58 tests in 2021
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara Picasso is unusually good or bad.

  • 33% fail on Suspension (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 16% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 8.6% fail on Springs
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 8.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component
  • 31% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Stop lamp
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 8.6% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Side repeaters (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 6.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
  • 28% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 14% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Drive shaft
      • 1.7% fail on Belts
    • 10% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Body
      • 1.7% fail on Other body component
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 5.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.4% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 5.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 1.7% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.7% fail on Windscreen
    • 1.7% fail on View to rear
      • 1.7% fail on Mirrors
  • 14% fail on Tyres
    • 10% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 6.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates

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