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FBY 417H

1999 Citroen Ds

Multi-colour Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ds46,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 417H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,801 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,640 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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FBY 417H is a 1999 Citroen Ds in Multi-colour with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FBY 417H, 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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What year was FBY 417H registered?

FBY 417H is a 1999 Citroen Ds, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is FBY 417H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 417H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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