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VE06 VGY

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso62,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer is broken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 124,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 7.54 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% recorded , nearside effort is much lower than offside effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer is broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective split to cords - made in 2006 ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,030 miles

Nearside Rear 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 door mirror damaged.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 120,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 door mirror damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 114,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 108,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,951 miles

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

nearside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,951 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 88,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,927 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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VE06 VGY is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE06 VGY, 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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VE06 VGY is a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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