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HV56 HBB

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,675 mi
Last recorded110,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 110,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler neck cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect front brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust shield broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded, requires cleaning and inspecting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing Rubbing on steering hose. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly perished and requires replacing. ( Wet when tested ).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded, requires cleaning and inspecting - offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect front brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust shield broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded, requires cleaning and inspecting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing Rubbing on steering hose. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly perished and requires replacing. ( Wet when tested ).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded, requires cleaning and inspecting - offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,632 miles

Fuel tank filler hose perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,632 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler hose perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,472 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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HV56 HBB is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV56 HBB, 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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HV56 HBB is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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