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HF56 JNL

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 104,612 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,064 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,202 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,160 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,896 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,718 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,971 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 54,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,851 miles

osr light cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,880 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,614 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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HF56 JNL is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HF56 JNL, 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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HF56 JNL is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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