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KGJ 371A

1997 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,437 mi
Last recorded74,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 371A
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,461 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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KGJ 371A is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGJ 371A, 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 KGJ 371A registered?

KGJ 371A is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is KGJ 371A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGJ 371A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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