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CX05 SYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,288 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around axle mount area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill front area corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen surface scratches nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around axle mount area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill front area corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen surface scratches nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,648 miles

Nearside outer sill front section corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill front section corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,056 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

windscreen light wiper scratches

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer tread edge cracked deep enough to reach tyre cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

windscreen light wiper scratches

Fail 28 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,656 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,124 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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CX05 SYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CX05 SYJ, 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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What year was CX05 SYJ registered?

CX05 SYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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