CITROEN
XSARA PICASSO DESIRE 2 · Red
Test date10 Feb 2026
Expiry9 Feb 2027
Test number181687214851
Mileage80,596 mi
Advisoryfront and rear subframes corroded
MOTValid
MOT due9 Feb 2027
First reg1 Mar 2005
Mileage80,596 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due20 Mar 2025
Vehicle age
21 years and 4 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 3 July 2026.
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry8 Oct 2025
Test number802833240190
Mileage77,957 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Test date25 Sep 2024
Expiry—
Test number678555186751
Mileage77,955 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Test date5 Oct 2023
Expiry5 Oct 2024
Test number965407013658
Mileage76,433 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number563904135642
Mileage76,432 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Test date27 Sep 2022
Expiry5 Oct 2023
Test number377004273610
Mileage75,107 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Test date27 Sep 2022
Expiry—
Test number725322419812
Mileage75,107 mi
MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Test date28 Sep 2021
Expiry5 Oct 2022
Test number566051474581
Mileage73,238 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry—
Test number441977875480
Mileage73,237 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Test date6 Oct 2020
Expiry5 Oct 2021
Test number356165947778
Mileage71,728 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion of steering and suspension components
Test date1 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number613386024469
Mileage71,727 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion of steering and suspension components
Test date16 Sep 2019
Expiry15 Sep 2020
Test number255439493264
Mileage71,068 mi
Advisoryboth outer sills corroded & soft at front (not within 30cm of load bearing point)
Test date10 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number867386951827
Mileage71,067 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryboth outer sills corroded & soft at front (not within 30cm of load bearing point)
Test date11 Sep 2018
Expiry10 Sep 2019
Test number932610579930
Mileage69,128 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date10 Sep 2018
Expiry—
Test number522317957252
Mileage69,120 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date11 Sep 2017
Expiry10 Sep 2018
Test number827477073391
Mileage66,834 mi
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry10 Sep 2017
Test number181821851069
Mileage63,903 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Test date8 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number993174493955
Mileage63,903 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Test date8 Sep 2015
Expiry10 Sep 2016
Test number802994618290
Mileage58,648 mi
AdvisoryRear CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S + N/S/R SEATS, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT ADULT BELTS.
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront MINOR OIL LEAK
Test date3 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number420747400716
Mileage58,646 mi
AdvisoryRear CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S + N/S/R SEATS, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT ADULT BELTS.
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront MINOR OIL LEAK
Test date10 Sep 2014
Expiry10 Sep 2015
Test number239043654273
Mileage51,607 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number825577044242
Mileage51,325 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry10 Sep 2014
Test number835594853288
Mileage41,968 mi
Test date10 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number365243153451
Mileage41,968 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Test date9 Jul 2012
Expiry13 Jul 2013
Test number817311592160
Mileage34,804 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres close to legal limit
User Enteredfront discs worn and pads low
User Enterednearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
User Enteredslight noise fron nearside front strut top bearing
Test date8 Jul 2011
Expiry13 Jul 2012
Test number827029981170
Mileage31,593 mi
User Enterednearside front tyre heavily cracked not exposing ply or cords
Test date14 Jul 2010
Expiry13 Jul 2011
Test number444385190176
Mileage27,133 mi
Test date27 May 2009
Expiry26 May 2010
Test number803977449180
Mileage22,213 mi
DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
Test date5 Aug 2008
Expiry4 Aug 2009
Test number394578518497
Mileage19,305 mi
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry10 Feb 2009
Test number170502548068
Mileage17,886 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)