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CE55 KAX

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,895 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension covered,underseal

clutch pedal rubber worn , anti slip pad

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension covered,underseal

clutch pedal rubber worn , anti slip pad

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,254 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle covered , underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,250 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle covered , underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 12 Aug 2023 73,368 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

Rear spare wheel loose in holder

Spare tyre defective ()

suspension arms damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2022 68,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

suspension arms damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

Rear spare wheel loose in holder

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,516 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside sill damaged

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective cracked ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,516 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside sill damaged

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective cracked ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,567 miles

both front tyres lightly cracking between treads

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2020 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres lightly cracking between treads

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,773 miles

offside front ABS pick-up ring distorted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,088 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,401 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,197 miles

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre badly cracked perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre badly cracked perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,417 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 34,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,472 miles

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,335 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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CE55 KAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE55 KAX, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE55 KAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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