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PKE 319L

1998 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,759 mi
Last recorded48,759 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 319L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,759 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,459 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,459 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 32,182 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,182 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,745 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 22,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,504 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 14,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2007 14,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 8,598 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 4,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,887 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 319L is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 PKE 319L, 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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PKE 319L is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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