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JYY 236J

1990 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,815 mi
Last recorded2,815 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ds54,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 236J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 2,815 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 2,815 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,153 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear suspension gaitor n/s has a slight hole in but not letting dirt in.

SLIGHT DELAY ON FOOTBRAKE SYSTEM

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,072 miles

SLIGHT DELAY ON FOOTBRAKE

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2011

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,412 miles

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,220 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 8,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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JYY 236J is a 1990 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,564 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 JYY 236J, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JYY 236J registered?

JYY 236J is a 1990 Citroen Ds, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is JYY 236J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 236J 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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