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ST56 VXL

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,236 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,236 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,111 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,111 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,626 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting temporary repair

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,626 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting temporary repair

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,978 miles

rear exhaust bracket secured with hose clips

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corrosion on edges considered condition getting poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,178 miles

Rear silencer mounting strap has rusted and broken but is still supporting silencer meantime.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,590 miles

front pads getting low

rear wiper torn

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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ST56 VXL is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 68,748 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 ST56 VXL, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ST56 VXL is a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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