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FD57 LYJ

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 131,971 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2020 126,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer body sill has slight corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 126,120 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer body sill has slight corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,858 miles

O/s/f outer sill showing corrosion.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 121,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

O/s/f outer sill showing corrosion.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,608 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,837 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,456 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,455 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FD57 LYJ is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 68,748 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 FD57 LYJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD57 LYJ is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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