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ABW 310L

1997 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2375cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 310L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,375cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,093 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,219 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,034 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,518 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 67,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,688 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewall are cracked and starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,514 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,040 miles

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 310L is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,375cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 310L, 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 310L registered?

ABW 310L is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is ABW 310L safe to buy?

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