MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
rear seats has been removed
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
both offside rear foot and handbrake not locking.
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.
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.
both nearside and centre seats removed,unable to carry out mot checks on either seatbelts.
advise limited inspection of rear seatbelts due to removed seats/customers luggage.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?
Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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