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BHJ 357J

2005 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,881 mi
Last recorded48,881 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Ds55,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 357J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,881 miles

On inspection found slight play in both front wheels from side to side,checked with and without power steering, no difference,consulted with VOSA advise,

found many sweating areas around car suspension areas,checked suspension travel ap and down and found no major leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,570 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,914 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 34,906 miles

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ns & osr brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,880 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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BHJ 357J is a 2005 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHJ 357J, 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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BHJ 357J is a 2005 Citroen Ds, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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