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AK56 JSU

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 JSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside, inner and outer edges of tread area worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,087 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,860 miles

Engine oil below minimum.

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill has slightly corroded/small hole but outside any prescribed area zones

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill has slightly corroded/small hole but outside any prescribed area zones

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and on sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and on sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 32,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,685 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 May 2011 17,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 9,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 9,684 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,764 miles

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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AK56 JSU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 JSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 JSU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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