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SCW 487L

2014 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2014 Citroen Ds41,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 487L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,360 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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SCW 487L is a 2014 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 41,552 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 SCW 487L, 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 12 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SCW 487L registered?

SCW 487L is a 2014 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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