MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
rear exhaust hanger in poor condition
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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