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TGF 170L

2001 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Ds44,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 170L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,329 miles

front and rear tyres slight cracks on walls vehicle chassis sections underseald

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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TGF 170L is a 2001 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 44,680 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 TGF 170L, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGF 170L registered?

TGF 170L is a 2001 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is TGF 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 170L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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