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VBY 283E

2005 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Ds55,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 283E
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 30,782 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,980 miles

OIL LIEK

Pass 13 May 2015 21,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,576 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 12,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,375 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 4,370 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,004 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,879 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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VBY 283E is a 2005 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,488 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 VBY 283E, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 283E registered?

VBY 283E is a 2005 Citroen Ds, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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