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EKH 276K

2001 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,503 mi
Last recorded77,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Ds44,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 276K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,673 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 74,673 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,094 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,683 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened pipe that runs underneath vehicle crushed (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play relay box (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system fouling column uj fouling on water pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,134 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,134 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,024 miles

front exhaust mount loose

steering boot ns loose

steering stiff in one area

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,500 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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EKH 276K is a 2001 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 44,680 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 EKH 276K, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKH 276K is a 2001 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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