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KN56 CXJ

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 CXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,028 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,630 miles

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

advise parking brake just made minimum requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,687 miles

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

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

advise ns parking brake just made minimum requirements

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,632 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,632 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between treads to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre cracking;; Strong advise

Rear brake pads low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,395 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre cracking

stone chip front screen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,981 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,793 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,163 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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KN56 CXJ is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN56 CXJ, 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 KN56 CXJ registered?

KN56 CXJ is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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