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MV06 VRX

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 152,864 miles

All Four Brake Discs Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,951 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,149 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 135,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 133,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 118,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 118,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,368 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2014 78,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 78,616 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,548 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre flat

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,548 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre flat

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MV06 VRX is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MV06 VRX, 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 MV06 VRX registered?

MV06 VRX is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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