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PJT 452J

2009 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,440 mi
Last recorded80,440 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Ds74,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 452J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,440 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,242 miles

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,965 miles

Speedo illumination slightly dull

Tow bar hitch removed at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,963 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Passenger main beam white, drivers side yellow (1.7.6)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger side inner front pad covered in engine oil and worn low

Speedo illumination slightly dull

Tow bar hitch removed at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,671 miles

offside front brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to nearside front floor

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,078 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,288 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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PJT 452J is a 2009 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,384 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 PJT 452J, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PJT 452J is a 2009 Citroen Ds, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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