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SCV 686M

2002 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,173 mi
Last recorded59,173 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Ds70,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 686M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,366 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,276 miles

unable to inspect nearside front to rear brake pipe (not visible)

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,260 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside driveshaft inner gaiter insecure on joint

unable to inspect nearside front to rear brake pipe (not visible)

uneven wear on front tyres

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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SCV 686M is a 2002 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,090 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 SCV 686M, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SCV 686M registered?

SCV 686M is a 2002 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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