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GVG 347K

2008 Citroen Ds

Blue Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,156 mi
Last recorded44,156 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Ds44,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 347K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 42,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,575 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 32,600 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 32,600 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,691 miles

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

NSF tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,676 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,928 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate min req

slight blow on exhaust system

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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GVG 347K is a 2008 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 44,723 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 GVG 347K, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVG 347K is a 2008 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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