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GK06 XSW

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

oil leak - sump area

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

rear number plate not fully secured

rear wiper splitting on edges

spare tyre heavily cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

oil leak - sump area

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

rear number plate not fully secured

rear wiper splitting on edges

spare tyre heavily cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished....185/65HR15

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,984 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 63,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,453 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

rear exhaust box clamp broken but supports box

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,745 miles

SPARE TYRE SIDE WALLS BADLY CRACKED

Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

SPARE TYRE SIDE WALLS BADLY CRACKED

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,878 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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GK06 XSW is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK06 XSW, 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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GK06 XSW is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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