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VHJ 361L

1997 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 1917cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,724 mi
Last recorded34,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 361L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,917cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,336 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 27,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf floorpan corrosion

slight steering box leak

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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VHJ 361L is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 1,917cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHJ 361L, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VHJ 361L registered?

VHJ 361L is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for VHJ 361L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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