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PKE 308L

1998 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,475 mi
Last recorded64,475 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 308L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,475 miles

floors and sills rusting

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,257 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

exhaust blow

rear brake pipes rusting

rust to outersills and floor area

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusting

rust to outersills and frt and rear chassis area

slight blow on exhaust flexie

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,478 miles

rust to outersills

Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust to outersills

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,549 miles

o/s rear floor rusting, not in prescribed area

slight rust to jacking points

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 84,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 69,410 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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PKE 308L is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKE 308L, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PKE 308L registered?

PKE 308L is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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