CarVerify

Free Car Check

UFS 196H

2012 Citroen Ds

Yellow Petrol 2347cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen Ds45,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFS 196H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,387 miles

n/s & o/s rear handbrake requires adjustment

n/s/r hydraulic suspension unit damp

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,524 miles

Direction indicators not working front & rear (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,902 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,767 miles

fluid leaks at front

Pass 11 May 2012 42,950 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
Full Citroen Ds reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UFS 196H is a 2012 Citroen Ds in Yellow with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 45,345 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 UFS 196H, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFS 196H?

You can check the full history of UFS 196H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UFS 196H registered?

UFS 196H is a 2012 Citroen Ds, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is UFS 196H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFS 196H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFS 196H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UFS 196H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.