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OEU 138J

1980 Citroen Ds

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,340 mi
Last recorded74,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 138J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner drivers osf seat mount corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight misting of oil osr,nsr,osf suspension unit

Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner drivers osf seat mount corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight misting of oil osr,nsr,osf suspension unit

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 73,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,875 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,874 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,144 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,144 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,722 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,506 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,460 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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OEU 138J is a 1980 Citroen Ds in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OEU 138J, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OEU 138J registered?

OEU 138J is a 1980 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is OEU 138J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 138J shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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