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UJW 833L

1989 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,874 mi
Last recorded45,874 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ds46,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 833L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,874 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,670 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering leaking offside end area (2.3.3b)

offside front of vehicle corroded

rear n/s suspension unit weeping fluid from ram seal

Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,100 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure dip (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering leaking offside end area (2.3.3b)

offside front of vehicle corroded

rear n/s suspension unit weeping fluid from ram seal

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,533 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 27 May 2015 43,326 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

areas away from prescribed areas on front of vehicle rusted and weakened and holed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,281 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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UJW 833L is a 1989 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 46,349 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 UJW 833L, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UJW 833L registered?

UJW 833L is a 1989 Citroen Ds, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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The MOT history for UJW 833L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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