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AUR 518M

1998 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 518M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,458 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,326 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,236 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 59,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,456 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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AUR 518M is a 1998 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AUR 518M, 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 AUR 518M registered?

AUR 518M is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is AUR 518M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 518M shows 18 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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