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HJ57 NVU

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,558 mi
Last recorded168,558 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 NVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 168,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 168,558 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Inner wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 156,233 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,178 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,178 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,591 miles

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,042 miles

hazard light switch stiff

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,906 miles

Rear exhast box improper mount attachment

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,257 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,197 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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HJ57 NVU is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ57 NVU, 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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HJ57 NVU is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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