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LV05 YXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,110 mi
Last recorded84,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2023 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is extensively perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is extensively perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various show oil/fluid contamination (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield is insecure.

nearside rear suspension bump stop is incomplete.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

offside front headlamp unit shows movement.

offside rear suspension bump stop is incomplete.

service brake pedal shows travel and feels "spongy"

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 76,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm limit and smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm limit and smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split. joint exposed on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm limit and smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,463 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 57,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,762 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,418 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Brake caliper lever sticking (3.1.6c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,937 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,184 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,184 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyre side walls have damage but serviceable

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,149 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 29,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,295 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,295 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,397 miles

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

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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LV05 YXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,821 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 LV05 YXJ, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV05 YXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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