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DBY 775M

1997 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,566 mi
Last recorded34,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 775M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 31,970 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DBY 775M is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 DBY 775M, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBY 775M registered?

DBY 775M is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is DBY 775M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 775M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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