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YS05 FTU

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,577 mi
Last recorded102,577 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount notchy

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

both sill repairs covered in under seal

Fail 8 Aug 2025 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill has a significant hole NSF outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper NSF strut bearing notchy

Fail 5 Aug 2025 102,369 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill has a significant hole NSF outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper NSF strut bearing notchy

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb doesn't look to be fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Power steering oil dripping off steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,885 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir possibly over full (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir possibly over full (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 87,002 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,931 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side to side on pedal possibly bush worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal on g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside image poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,955 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,955 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,470 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,593 miles

outer sills on both sides are getting weak.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 46,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills on both sides are getting weak.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,587 miles

all 4 tyres perisheing on side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,781 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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YS05 FTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YS05 FTU, 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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YS05 FTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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