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AKE 64J

1998 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,925 mi
Last recorded42,925 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 64J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,264 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,850 miles

corrosion to n/s/f outrigger

Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers poor

Serious engine oil leak & risk of oil contamination to front brake discs & pads

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,099 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 64J is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AKE 64J, 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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AKE 64J is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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