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FV55 GZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,684 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,742 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,081 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,833 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount misaligned

Offside Front fog light lense smashed

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,445 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 32,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,413 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,431 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 13,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 12,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,806 miles

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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FV55 GZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FV55 GZJ, 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 FV55 GZJ registered?

FV55 GZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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