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JVG 416M

2008 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,894 mi
Last recorded31,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Ds44,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 416M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 31,894 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front parking brake pad contaminated affecting performance

Nearside Front steering sector shaft 9 rack to track control arm) has play and seal no longer secure

Offside Front when jacked, osf suspension has resistance to lift compared to other wheels, possible semi - seized joint or accumulator

Rear floor corroded / holed

Fail 10 May 2018 31,890 miles

Braking system leaking LHM fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc severe grease contamination (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc severe grease contamination (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front parking brake pad contaminated affecting performance

Nearside Front steering sector shaft 9 rack to track control arm) has play and seal no longer secure

Offside Front when jacked, osf suspension has resistance to lift compared to other wheels, possible semi - seized joint or accumulator

Rear floor corroded / holed

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,676 miles

Nearside Front play in steering idler

Offside Rear side lamp cracked

high beam warning lamp dim

knock from steering

oil leak

slight perishing to outer front tyre walls

Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,528 miles

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

drive shaft gaiters non clipped type

n/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,609 miles

slight oil leak

slight bind on rear o/s/r brake

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all pipes covered in oil but no leaks seen

rear floor starting to rust

Pass 31 Mar 2012 30,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,516 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 30,566 miles

Centre Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lense holed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,741 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f lens cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,415 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

steel brake and suspension pipes rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,415 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

steel brake and suspension pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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JVG 416M is a 2008 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVG 416M, 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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JVG 416M is a 2008 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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