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FGV 321L

2003 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,913 mi
Last recorded48,913 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Ds53,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 321L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 48,913 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSF floorpan corroded - not prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 155n/s 106o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

offside front floor pan to sill corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear sill corroded. Non prescribed area

residual oil at offside rear fluid suspension unit

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,321 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour offside headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

offside front floor pan to sill corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear sill corroded. Non prescribed area

residual oil at offside rear fluid suspension unit

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,718 miles

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

boot floor corroded

front floor pan to sill corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,694 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

front floor pan to sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 27,633 miles

corrorsion to rear of nearside rear inner wheel arch. Non prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front floor pan to sill damaged and corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,170 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 9,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 99,866 miles

both kingpins have a little play.

Pass 5 May 2006 98,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering heavy †

Fail 5 May 2006 98,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering heavy †

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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FGV 321L is a 2003 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 53,742 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 FGV 321L, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FGV 321L is a 2003 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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