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EGU 178H

1990 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,807 mi
Last recorded60,807 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ds54,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 178H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,807 miles

Oil over under side of body

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,700 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,599 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

nearside inner high beam not working

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

nearside inner high beam not working

slight play in nearside steering idler unit

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,285 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,734 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,373 miles

slight exhaust blow at silencer joint

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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EGU 178H is a 1990 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,564 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 EGU 178H, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGU 178H registered?

EGU 178H is a 1990 Citroen Ds, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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