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VN59 DSY

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,574 mi
Last recorded88,574 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,719 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 83,718 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,157 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 60,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack-pinion seal? (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler hose deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 48,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,288 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion seal? (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,832 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges(bald)

nearside front tyre wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 22,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,283 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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VN59 DSY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN59 DSY, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN59 DSY registered?

VN59 DSY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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