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SM05 UTE

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,881 mi
Last recorded123,881 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 123,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 123,827 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 115,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 115,956 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 111,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 106,582 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 95,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear flexy hose brackets broken

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,182 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,320 miles

rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,798 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,613 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM05 UTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM05 UTE, 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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SM05 UTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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