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ABW 169H

1997 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,422 mi
Last recorded50,422 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 169H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,905 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?

Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
1,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Headlamp aim too low 157
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 152
Headlamp aim too high 151
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ABW 169H is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ds fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 169H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ds typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 169H registered?

ABW 169H is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is ABW 169H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 169H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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