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GYY 588L

1996 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,998 mi
Last recorded52,998 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ds46,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 588L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,998 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak close to front brake disc

Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,150 miles

Nearside Front slightly damp with suspension fluid

Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,823 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,718 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,816 miles

oil laek

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 18,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,317 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 588L is a 1996 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 46,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 588L, 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 30 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 GYY 588L?

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What year was GYY 588L registered?

GYY 588L is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is GYY 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 588L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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