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LC55 HVU

2005 Citroen Ds

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Ds55,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,802 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty but passed performance test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front drop links

Pass 8 Dec 2015 139,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 133,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,250 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to three mm

Fail 25 Nov 2011 101,383 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to three mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,574 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LC55 HVU is a 2005 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,488 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 LC55 HVU, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC55 HVU registered?

LC55 HVU is a 2005 Citroen Ds, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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