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BD55 VVF

2005 Citroen Ds

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,322 mi
Last recorded111,322 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Ds55,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 111,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated /leaking grease

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slight

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,385 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings knuckle (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure at hub area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside tank strap in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to front of vehicle

o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to front of vehicle

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,265 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,265 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,083 miles

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

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

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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BD55 VVF is a 2005 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,488 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 BD55 VVF, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD55 VVF is a 2005 Citroen Ds, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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