2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6L Diesel · HJ56 NOU
2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 12,516 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 NOU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 12,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 NOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso (HJ56 NOU) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HJ56 NOU Mileage History
- 26/09/202212,267 mi
- 26/09/202312,448 mi+181 mi
- 31/01/202512,516 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: CITROEN XSARA PICASSO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear torsion beam axle trailing arm bearing failure(Serious)
The trailing arm needle roller bearings inside the rear torsion beam axle lack adequate weather sealing against UK road salt and water spray. Corrosion destroys the bearings, causing the rear wheels to tilt inwards at the top (negative camber) and rub against the inner wheel arch liners, eventually seizing the axle.
- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failure(Serious)
The low-pressure fuel lift pump situated inside the fuel tank on 2.0 HDi models is prone to internal electrical brush wear and motor seizure. The engine cuts out without warning while driving or fails to start, often preceded by a buzzing or whining noise from beneath the rear passenger seats.
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- Rear torsion beam axle trailing arm bearing failureSerious
The trailing arm needle roller bearings inside the rear torsion beam axle lack adequate weather sealing against UK road salt and water spray. Corrosion destroys the bearings, causing the rear wheels to tilt inwards at the top (negative camber) and rub against the inner wheel arch liners, eventually seizing the axle.
- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
The low-pressure fuel lift pump situated inside the fuel tank on 2.0 HDi models is prone to internal electrical brush wear and motor seizure. The engine cuts out without warning while driving or fails to start, often preceded by a buzzing or whining noise from beneath the rear passenger seats.
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