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RA56 VBY

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,825 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,058 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Front brakes have an imbalance

Undertray slightly loose

Fail 1 Nov 2019 87,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Front brakes have an imbalance

Undertray slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,596 miles

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

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

rear centre seat removed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,335 miles

rear seats has been removed

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,335 miles

nsr and centre rear seats not fitted at time of test

nsr tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

osr and centre rear seat belts not fully inspected due to the seats missing

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,957 miles

both offside rear foot and handbrake not locking.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,957 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both offside rear foot and handbrake not locking.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside and centre seats removed,unable to carry out mot checks on either seatbelts.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,039 miles

both nearside and centre seats removed,unable to carry out mot checks on either seatbelts.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,520 miles

advise limited inspection of rear seatbelts due to removed seats/customers luggage.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,368 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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RA56 VBY is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA56 VBY, 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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RA56 VBY is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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