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VN55 UWY

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,051 mi
Last recorded59,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 59,051 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 52,795 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,735 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 50,733 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,899 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 46,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,662 miles

Beam pattern of nearside headlight deteriorating

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both number plate(s) deteriorated but not currently likely to be misread or fall off

Exhaust middle section and rear silencer and mountings rusted

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both number plate(s) deteriorated but not currently likely to be misread or fall off

Exhaust middle section and rear silencer and mountings rusted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,862 miles

Offside inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,734 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 24,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,078 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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VN55 UWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN55 UWY, 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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VN55 UWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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