2006 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · SJ56 VWL
2006 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,716 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 VWL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 120,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 VWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen Xsara (SJ56 VWL) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ56 VWL Mileage History
- 29/08/2022120,715 mi
- 31/08/2022120,716 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear torsion beam axle trailing arm bearing failureSerious
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- 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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