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WG55 XZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 82,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,641 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,978 miles

drivers seat base wobbles

Fail 10 Nov 2020 64,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

drivers seat base wobbles

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,904 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,146 miles

near side front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 33,863 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,398 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken but system still supported ok.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,047 miles

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,221 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,745 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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WG55 XZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG55 XZJ, 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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What year was WG55 XZJ registered?

WG55 XZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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