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TGF 83L

1997 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,728 mi
Last recorded29,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 83L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,600 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,811 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,917 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 12,747 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 1,590 miles

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 83L is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TGF 83L, 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 TGF 83L registered?

TGF 83L is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is TGF 83L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 83L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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