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EJ56 KOD

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,527 mi
Last recorded91,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 91,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 91,522 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view has stickers affecting view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,368 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 55,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,815 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)

Spare tyre cracked/split open along tread

Fail 30 Sep 2016 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,386 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing/ cracking in-between tread

Fail 9 Oct 2015 34,386 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing/ cracking in-between tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,841 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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EJ56 KOD is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ56 KOD, 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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EJ56 KOD is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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