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NH05 KNJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,556 mi
Last recorded154,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 154,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased. some corrosion present but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 146,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 140,624 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 140,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 126,152 miles

outer sills corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 104,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,632 miles

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

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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NH05 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NH05 KNJ, 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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NH05 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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