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OCV 359F

1993 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,042 mi
Last recorded3,042 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ds59,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 359F
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 3,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 8,577 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,000 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,192 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN HAS SOME CORRSION

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal pipe to suspension valves has been brazed both pipes

rubber pipe fouling steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,383 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 86,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

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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OCV 359F is a 1993 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 59,216 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 OCV 359F, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OCV 359F registered?

OCV 359F is a 1993 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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