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SV56 YLU

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal weld failed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,195 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 93,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,745 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 92,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,806 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,806 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,443 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,441 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 60,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,568 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 50,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,186 miles

offside wing mirror taped but still secure

Fail 14 Nov 2009 12,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside wing mirror taped but still secure

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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SV56 YLU is a 2006 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 63%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,562 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 SV56 YLU, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV56 YLU is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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