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UFC 219P

1998 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,603 mi
Last recorded25,603 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ds33,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 219P
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 25,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 24,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,921 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight exhaust blow from centre box joint

Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 14,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear suspension linkage rod rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,343 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear suspension linkage rod rubbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,067 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s front wings corroded at front

n/s and o/s rear door bottoms corroded

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

slight weep of fluid from n/s and o/s rear suspension cylinders

Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,067 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s front wings corroded at front

n/s and o/s rear door bottoms corroded

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

slight weep of fluid from n/s and o/s rear suspension cylinders

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,266 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front inner arch loose

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 12,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front inner arch loose

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 16 Jul 2008 8,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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UFC 219P is a 1998 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,928 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 UFC 219P, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UFC 219P is a 1998 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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