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CRX 498M

1999 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ds46,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 498M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 73,546 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 73,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,396 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,814 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking due to age.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre is cracking due to age.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes are slightly imballanced and slightly binding.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,382 miles

Noticeable fluid leak under engine but not able to pinpoint origin.

Rear brakes very noisy in operation but no visible fluid leaks and effort good on both.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Noticeable fluid leak under engine but not able to pinpoint origin.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes very noisy in operation but no visible fluid leaks and effort good on both.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,717 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,032 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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CRX 498M is a 1999 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRX 498M, 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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CRX 498M is a 1999 Citroen Ds, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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