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GR56 FKW

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,628 mi
Last recorded156,628 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 FKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 156,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted all round

Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,722 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 4 Nov 2020 144,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,587 miles

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

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

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,892 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 7 Nov 2018 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak GEARBOX. SLIGHT ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak GEARBOX. SLIGHT ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,218 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,157 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,443 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,499 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,915 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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GR56 FKW is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 GR56 FKW, 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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GR56 FKW is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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