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VBY 841L

1996 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,126 mi
Last recorded101,126 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ds46,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 841L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,126 miles

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

headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil and lhm fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masking fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2024 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm in outer primary grooves. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil and lhm fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masking fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2023 95,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak of lhm fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp masks fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder has a slight leak.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,732 miles

headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2016 73,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front hub smeared with grease possibly a leaking seal.

Offside Rear suspension cylinder and sphere slightly leaking

headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

grease on o/s front hub possible bearing seal

o/s rear suspension sphere seal slight leek

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,633 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,546 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 841L is a 1996 Citroen Ds in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 46,546 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 841L, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBY 841L registered?

VBY 841L is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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