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FWW 217L

1989 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ds46,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 217L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 13,703 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 13,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 909 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 772 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,328 miles

General oil/fluid leaks

General surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2009 95,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

General oil/fluid leaks

General surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,246 miles

underside has extensive welding repairs which have been heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

underside of vehicle has had major welding repairs and heavily undersealed and hard to detect corrosion

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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FWW 217L is a 1989 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 46,349 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 FWW 217L, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWW 217L?

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What year was FWW 217L registered?

FWW 217L is a 1989 Citroen Ds, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is FWW 217L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 217L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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