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CYY 266G

1996 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,087 mi
Last recorded42,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ds46,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 266G
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,289 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,509 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2014 39,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

all four tyres are perished

minor oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 May 2014 39,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

all four tyres are perished

minor oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

evidence of fluid leak from front of engine!

offside side inner sill in poor condition!

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 38,657 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front offside inner cv boot split

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

Suspension showing signs of wear.{SOFT}

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

Vehicle starting to show early signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,999 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight oil leaks from hydro lastic pipes. Not leaking on test only wet

Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,452 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight oil leaks from hydro lastic pipes. Not leaking on test only wet

Pass 31 May 2008 34,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

os/f inner cv gaiter insecure

slight distortion noted to front brake discs

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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CYY 266G is a 1996 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 46,546 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 CYY 266G, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CYY 266G registered?

CYY 266G is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is CYY 266G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 266G shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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