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HVG 377L

1997 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 377L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,402 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hydraulic pressure pump slight seepage

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,977 miles

Surface cracks to n/s rear tyrewall

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface cracks to n/s rear tyrewall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,876 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,681 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,727 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,502 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,799 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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HVG 377L is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 HVG 377L, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HVG 377L registered?

HVG 377L is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is HVG 377L safe to buy?

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