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CW55 CZU

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 107,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2021 107,939 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle over heated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to all pipes coming out of ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate had damage (cracks)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx & worn/wearing smooth on both edges (185 65 15 88h) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,950 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Where sensor goes in pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front link bar upper boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box where pipe goes onto silencer (7.1.2)

Offside center outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 93,895 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box where pipe goes onto silencer (7.1.2)

Offside center outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,566 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,566 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak.

x2 child seats fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,270 miles

Oil leak

gearbox seal leaking.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,053 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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CW55 CZU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW55 CZU, 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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CW55 CZU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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