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AUF 117K

1997 Citroen Ds

Maroon Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,276 mi
Last recorded17,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 117K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 143,325 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 14,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 11,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,712 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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AUF 117K is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Maroon with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AUF 117K, 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 AUF 117K registered?

AUF 117K is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for AUF 117K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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