Citroen Xsara picasso
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 668 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
668
Best Year
2010 (76%)
Years Covered
8
About the Citroen Xsara picasso
The Citroen Xsara picasso has been tested 668 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2002 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 55%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The CITROEN XSARA PICASSO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Xsara picasso by Year
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