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LA06 ABU

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,993 mi
Last recorded87,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,993 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 85,412 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 85,412 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 79,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2021 79,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 77,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,763 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,113 miles

corrosion to exhaust bracket.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to exhaust bracket.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,913 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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LA06 ABU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA06 ABU, 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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LA06 ABU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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