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BV06 FYS

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FIRST JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,593 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,846 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 52,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,909 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 51,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside head lamp levelling device not checked due to headlamp inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to show corrosion front section outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,163 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,864 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS

Rear SILENCER STRAP BROKEN

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,383 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,413 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,348 miles

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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BV06 FYS is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV06 FYS, 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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BV06 FYS is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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