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SJ05 TZR

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock absorbers corroded on casing

slight haze on headlights

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,683 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,512 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,571 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,571 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,337 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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SJ05 TZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ05 TZR, 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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SJ05 TZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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