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GYY 527L

1992 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,356 mi
Last recorded20,356 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ds36,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 527L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 20,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 16,177 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 13,548 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 5,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 5,772 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 79,071 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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GYY 527L is a 1992 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,124 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 GYY 527L, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYY 527L registered?

GYY 527L is a 1992 Citroen Ds, first registered on 27 July 1992.

Is GYY 527L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 527L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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