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GU56 CUH

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,739 miles

Spare tyre defective perished ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam pattern due to cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,267 miles

Rear Rear brakes noisy (possible that the brake shoes are wearing thin)

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,074 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Deep cut to offside front tyre tread.

Early signs of corrosion to brake pipes.

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering pump hose leaking slightly. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 50,074 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Sensor on pipe faulty. (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres perishing.

Deep cut to offside front tyre tread.

Early signs of corrosion to brake pipes.

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering pump hose leaking slightly. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,089 miles

bulb dim on speedo section of instrument panel

front brake discs worn but pads ok

very slight weep of power steering oil around pressure sensor

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,709 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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GU56 CUH is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GU56 CUH, 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 GU56 CUH registered?

GU56 CUH is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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