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SFL 228K

1999 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ds46,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 228K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,065 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,842 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 81,842 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,976 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,970 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 76,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 33,537 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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SFL 228K is a 1999 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 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 SFL 228K, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SFL 228K registered?

SFL 228K is a 1999 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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