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AUF 161K

1999 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,936 mi
Last recorded13,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ds46,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 161K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 13,934 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,936 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slight wear

slight play in drop arm nearside

Fail 6 Apr 2017 13,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking lhm (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure nut loose (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,556 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 13,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 13,481 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 8,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 2,079 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 2,079 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,094 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,171 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 161K is a 1999 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 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 AUF 161K, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AUF 161K is a 1999 Citroen Ds, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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