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SV59 NBJ

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,860 mi
Last recorded54,860 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 54,860 miles

Nearside body sill excessively corroded

Offside body sill excessively corroded

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

exhaust cat shield insecure deteriorated

front suspension noise/knock

sub-frame and component corrosion

tyres worn, both rear treads perished 1856515

Fail 21 Jul 2025 54,860 miles

Nearside body sill excessively corroded

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

Offside body sill excessively corroded

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

exhaust cat shield insecure deteriorated

front suspension noise/knock

sub-frame and component corrosion

tyres worn, both rear treads perished 1856515

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split and movement

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

some components corroded -badly

sub-frame badly corroded

tyres worn, tread slightly perished 1856515

Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,508 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,848 miles

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 4 Aug 2020 46,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,909 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,023 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,023 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,881 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked & perished on tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked & perished on tread area (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 28,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,559 miles

o\s and n\s front tyres splitting badly

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,162 miles

Botn front tyres just starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Rear silencer support bracket broken (At the moment the system is still adequately supported)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,083 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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SV59 NBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver 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 SV59 NBJ, 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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SV59 NBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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