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HJ56 NOU

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,583 mi
Last recorded18,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 12,516 miles

Both rear & o/s/f tyres slightly perished om sidewalls 2015 tyres 185/65r15 88H

Pass 26 Sep 2023 12,448 miles

Offside wing mirror case taped up

power steering heavy at idle not adversely affecting steering on road test

Pass 26 Sep 2022 12,267 miles

offside wing mirror tapped up

power steering noisy and heavy at idle

Pass 27 Sep 2021 12,076 miles

offside wing mirror tapped up

power steering heavy at idle

Pass 28 Sep 2020 11,681 miles

Power steering is heavy at idle but does not adversely affect steering

Pass 13 Sep 2019 11,283 miles

power steering heavy at idle,not adversely affecting steering on road test

Fail 12 Sep 2019 11,282 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 10,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 10,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,369 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 5,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 4,887 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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HJ56 NOU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HJ56 NOU, 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 HJ56 NOU registered?

HJ56 NOU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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