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SP05 LYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 153,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,650 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 112,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,529 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,465 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,891 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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SP05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP05 LYJ, 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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SP05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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