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VHJ 438L

2000 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,515 mi
Last recorded47,515 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Ds31,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 438L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,672 miles

general oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2017 44,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,405 miles

general oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2014 37,358 miles

knock in steering

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2013 34,377 miles

offside front brake fluctuates

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2011 29,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,258 miles

REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS ARE NOT FITTED , SO NOT TESTED

drivers front indicator lens is very faded

drivers front tyre is close to limit , 180hr15

hazard warning lamp switch removed

passenger front tyre is on the limit

Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,258 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS ARE NOT FITTED , SO NOT TESTED

drivers front indicator lens is very faded

drivers front tyre is close to limit , 180hr15

passenger front tyre is on the limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,621 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,278 miles

GENERAL LHM LEAKS IN ENGINE BAY

EXHAUST FRONT MOUNT BOLT MISSING

OFFSIDE (PASSENGER) REAR SUSPENSION LEG LEAKING

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,668 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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VHJ 438L is a 2000 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,518 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 438L, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VHJ 438L registered?

VHJ 438L is a 2000 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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