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AKE 71J

1998 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,945 mi
Last recorded31,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 71J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 31,942 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,942 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 31,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,942 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,640 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 71J is a 1998 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 71J, 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 AKE 71J registered?

AKE 71J is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is AKE 71J safe to buy?

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