MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s washer jet not working still sufficient fluid on screen
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
n/s/r tyre wearing on edge
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s washer jet not working still sufficient fluid on screen
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
n/s/r tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/r light unit cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r light unit cracked
rear brake dicsc lipped/worn
coolant stain at front of engine
dual mass fly wheel noisey and knocking
front wiper blades split
n/s/r light cluster cracked
o/s handbrake poor
o/s/f fog light glass smashed
o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges
rear brake discs in a poor condition
rear brake pads in a poor condition
rear exhaust strap broken
slight oil leaks
turbo slightly leaking exhaust gasses
turbo/exhaust manifold heat shield loose and rattling
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coolant stain at front of engine
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
dual mass fly wheel noisey and knocking
front wiper blades split
n/s/r light cluster cracked
o/s handbrake poor
o/s/f fog light glass smashed
o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges
rear brake discs in a poor condition
rear brake pads in a poor condition
rear exhaust strap broken
slight oil leaks
turbo slightly leaking exhaust gasses
turbo/exhaust manifold heat shield loose and rattling
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
nearside front tyre on 2.5mm
nearside rear light lence broken
offside front tyre has slighly damaged sidewall
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MJ55 EBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MJ55 EBM, 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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MJ55 EBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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