MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion next to previous repair
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion next to previous repair
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective low pressure & age related cracking ()
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre deflated
Under tray fitted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre deflated
Under tray fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front brake disc extensively worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front brake disc extensively worn
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JB05 DMB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JB05 DMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JB05 DMB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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