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DU06 FZJ

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,144 mi
Last recorded41,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 41,144 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL SECTION CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 40,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 40,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,740 miles

Nearside Rear sill deformed

Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL SLIGHT CRACKING/PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED/BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. NOT SAFE TO USE. ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective heavily perished ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BIND (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective heavily perished ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,749 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER, MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED/BROKEN.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,957 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,969 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,314 miles

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

O/S/F PLASTIC INNER WING PANEL LOOSE.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,379 miles

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

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

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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DU06 FZJ is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DU06 FZJ, 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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What year was DU06 FZJ registered?

DU06 FZJ is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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