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TGC 315E

1997 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,264 mi
Last recorded39,264 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 315E
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,264 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 6,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 4,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 2,377 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic Fluid leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 2,377 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic Fluid leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,129 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,064 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 51,284 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 67,517 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 67,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine burning oil

engine leaking oil

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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TGC 315E is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 TGC 315E, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGC 315E registered?

TGC 315E is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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