MOT Status
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101,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamp masks fitted at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil and lhm fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamp masking fitted at time of test
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
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder has a slight leak.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
headlamp masks fitted at time of test
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?
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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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VBY 841L is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 20 November 1996.
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