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KCR 247L

2001 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Ds44,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 247L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 14,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 14,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 13,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,868 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 12,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,976 miles

nsf floor corroded

osr suspension has slight fluid seepage

Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,956 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

minor exhaust gas leak

offside front wiper does not sit on windscreen flush

oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,676 miles

nearside & offside front driveshaft outer end joint covers not secured

oil leaks

rust patches

Fail 9 Nov 2010 11,675 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside & offside front driveshaft outer end joint covers not secured

oil leaks

rust patches

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,913 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 10,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,887 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 7,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OS lower ball joint gaiter insecure.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet hinges insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 4,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KCR 247L is a 2001 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 44,680 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 KCR 247L, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KCR 247L registered?

KCR 247L is a 2001 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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