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GV07 VRO

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 VRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 116,770 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 27 May 2025 113,364 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective wheel missing ()

Pass 15 May 2024 111,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel missing

Fail 3 May 2023 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,865 miles

Front Both front wipers slightly smearing but still clearing screen

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Apr 2022 96,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front wipers slightly smearing but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel missing

Pass 6 May 2021 88,312 miles

Both wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding and requires cleaning/greasing to protect. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing Fuel pipe in engine compartment rubbing steering hose. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Slight perishing to fuel tank filler rubber hose.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 88,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Both wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding and requires cleaning/greasing to protect. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing Fuel pipe in engine compartment rubbing steering hose. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Slight perishing to fuel tank filler rubber hose.

Pass 18 May 2020 82,194 miles

Rear shocks gaiters perishing

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 18 May 2020 82,194 miles

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

Rear shocks gaiters perishing

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,844 miles

o/s/f outer tyre side wall perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,059 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,661 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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GV07 VRO is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV07 VRO, 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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GV07 VRO is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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