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AKE 34J

1997 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,286 mi
Last recorded49,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 34J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,286 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,500 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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AKE 34J is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AKE 34J, 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 AKE 34J registered?

AKE 34J is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is AKE 34J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 34J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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