2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0L Diesel · NV05 DYU
2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 128,461 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV05 DYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 128,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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NV05 DYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso (NV05 DYU) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
NV05 DYU Mileage History
- 19/09/2022115,699 mi
- 13/09/2023121,337 mi+5,638 mi
- 13/09/2023121,339 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/2024128,461 mi+7,122 mi
- 18/09/2024128,461 mi
Average of roughly 6,385 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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