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MBW 663N

1998 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,188 mi
Last recorded11,188 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 663N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 11,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 11,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated due to leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 11,123 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 11,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area and central floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner wing panel/ box section

Pass 14 May 2016 10,517 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 10,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside & offside front tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 6,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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MBW 663N is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,928 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 MBW 663N, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBW 663N registered?

MBW 663N is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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The MOT history for MBW 663N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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