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SKR 408G

2005 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,668 mi
Last recorded29,668 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Ds55,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 408G
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,561 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,495 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 29,495 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,472 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 28,472 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 28,227 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,501 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,448 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,324 miles

Service brake: service 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.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,224 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,493 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,943 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,943 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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SKR 408G is a 2005 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,488 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 SKR 408G, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SKR 408G is a 2005 Citroen Ds, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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