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FP55 YTA

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 66,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area, below door. Severe paint blistering in this area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area, blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn Coil fouls suspension turret on, turning to and from righthand steering lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,838 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn top coil fooling body on full lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 64,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn top coil fooling body on full lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,190 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 55,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 47,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,966 miles

rear outer belts not fully inspected (child seats fitted)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 43,952 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

rear outer belts not fully inspected (child seats fitted)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres s/wall & tread cracks

Fail 2 Jan 2015 40,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr service & h/brake not locking out

rear tyres s/wall & tread cracks

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,731 miles

both rear tyres s/walls perished/cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2014 37,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres s/walls perished/cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,616 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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FP55 YTA is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP55 YTA, 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 FP55 YTA registered?

FP55 YTA is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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