Citroen Xsara Picasso
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 668 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
668
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (68%)
Years Covered
8
About the Citroen Xsara Picasso
The Citroen Xsara Picasso was MOT tested 668 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2002 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 68% from 154 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 61%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 117,801 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 84,696 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Xsara Picasso is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Xsara Picasso by Year
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Questions about the Citroen Xsara Picasso
Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2002 to 2010), the Citroen Xsara Picasso averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 668 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 68%.
Which year Citroen Xsara Picasso has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso has the highest MOT pass rate at 68%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 61%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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