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HGU 543J

2011 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173 mi
Last recorded173 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2011 Citroen Ds55,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 543J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 173 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 173 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 67 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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HGU 543J is a 2011 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 55,055 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 HGU 543J, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HGU 543J is a 2011 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 February 2011.

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