MOT Status
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155,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both front wipers light smearing, recommend replacement
both rear tyres perished on sidewalls
both rear tyres perishing
under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
both rear tyres perishing
under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components
fuel filler hose deteriorated
fuel filler hose cracking
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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
oil level low
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?
Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VA05 DBZ registered?
VA05 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 July 2005.
Is VA05 DBZ safe to buy?
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