2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6L Petrol · CE55 KAX
2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 86,245 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE55 KAX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 86,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 KAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso (CE55 KAX) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))”.
CE55 KAX Mileage History
- 15/09/200811,335 mi
- 07/09/200915,934 mi+4,599 mi
- 11/08/201020,472 mi+4,538 mi
- 08/08/201126,012 mi+5,540 mi
- 27/07/201230,057 mi+4,045 mi
- 08/08/201334,417 mi+4,360 mi
- 08/08/201334,417 mi
- 05/08/201439,459 mi+5,042 mi
- 06/08/201439,459 mi
- 30/07/201543,235 mi+3,776 mi
- 09/08/201651,197 mi+7,962 mi
- 07/08/201754,401 mi+3,204 mi
- 06/08/201857,088 mi+2,687 mi
- 01/08/201958,773 mi+1,685 mi
- 05/08/202060,567 mi+1,794 mi
- 06/08/202060,567 mi
- 27/07/202163,516 mi+2,949 mi
- 27/07/202163,516 mi
- 18/08/202268,821 mi+5,305 mi
- 19/08/202268,821 mi
- 12/08/202373,368 mi+4,547 mi
- 18/08/202373,538 mi+170 mi
- 06/08/202477,250 mi+3,712 mi
- 07/08/202477,254 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/202580,895 mi+3,641 mi
- 15/08/202580,895 mi
- 01/08/202686,245 mi+5,350 mi
Average of roughly 4,191 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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