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KV06 GKU

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,227 mi
Last recorded105,227 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 or 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,201 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 94,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,724 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

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

slight accident damage to near side front cross member serporting radiator

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,253 miles

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

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

near side rear and off side front tyres perishing badly due to age

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,791 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,989 miles

Advise front tyres worn to 2mm in places.

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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KV06 GKU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV06 GKU, 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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KV06 GKU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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