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ABW 245K

1998 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,323 mi
Last recorded25,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 245K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 25,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2024 22,557 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 19,179 miles

Nearside Front dip headlamp aim kicking up to offside

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,789 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 17,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,659 miles

slight fluild leak from seals on front hubs

Fail 30 Jan 2012 17,659 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluild leak from seals on front hubs

Pass 25 May 2010 16,907 miles

n/s steering idler has slight play

Fail 19 May 2010 16,888 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s steering idler has slight free play

Pass 10 Apr 2009 16,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,197 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 15,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 13,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,301 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 245K is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,928 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 Ds fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 245K, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 245K registered?

ABW 245K is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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