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MJ55 EBG

2005 Citroen Picasso

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,492 mi
Last recorded135,492 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Picasso77,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelPicasso
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 135,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,422 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,972 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2008 37,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lip on front brake discs

How Reliable is the Citroen Picasso?

Based on 4,620 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,973
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 230
position lamp(s) not working 139
Registration plate lamp not working 138
Stop lamp not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
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MJ55 EBG is a 2005 Citroen Picasso in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 77,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 EBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ55 EBG is a 2005 Citroen Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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