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MBW 731N

2007 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,247 mi
Last recorded7,247 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen Ds49,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 731N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 3,015 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 1,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,728 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,367 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,276 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,791 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,531 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 69,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 60,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,792 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 731N is a 2007 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 49,804 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 731N, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBW 731N registered?

MBW 731N is a 2007 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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