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PGF 278K

2003 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Ds53,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 278K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 71,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,434 miles

outside edges of nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

outside edges of nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 71,287 miles

Brake efficiency 17% park brake may require adjustment

corrosion outside prescribed area o/s/f

Fail 18 May 2016 71,287 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Brake efficiency 17% park brake may require adjustment

corrosion outside prescribed area o/s/f

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,444 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,444 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Heat shielding on live wires missing near exhaust in engine bay

OSR suspension unit fluid leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 65,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,546 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,426 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,819 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,193 miles

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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PGF 278K is a 2003 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 53,742 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 PGF 278K, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PGF 278K is a 2003 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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