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FWW 542L

2003 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,094 mi
Last recorded72,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Ds53,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 542L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Jun 2026 72,083 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,213 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,867 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,232 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,157 miles

nearside rear suspension unit damp with lhm oil

offside rear suspension unit damp with lhm oil

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,417 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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FWW 542L is a 2003 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWW 542L, 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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What year was FWW 542L registered?

FWW 542L is a 2003 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FWW 542L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 542L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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