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OW55 PYF

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,120 mi
Last recorded59,120 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 PYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,617 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 48,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 45,952 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills weak

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 44,251 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 41,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,888 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,743 miles

hand controls fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,059 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OW55 PYF is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OW55 PYF, 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 OW55 PYF registered?

OW55 PYF is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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