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VA05 DBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,148 mi
Last recorded155,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 155,148 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges and perished/cracking tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,933 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,535 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 115,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,807 miles

both front wipers light smearing, recommend replacement

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,330 miles

both rear tyres perishing

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,330 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,179 miles

fuel filler hose deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,070 miles

fuel filler hose cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filler hose cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,502 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil level low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,418 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,958 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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VA05 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA05 DBZ, 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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VA05 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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