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WEU 239L

1996 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ds46,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 239L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,582 miles

Oil leak from n/s of engine compartment ()

front and front to rear brake pipes not fully visible

front wipers starting to split/smear

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,582 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from n/s of engine compartment ()

front and front to rear brake pipes not fully visible

front wipers starting to split/smear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,263 miles

Both front indicators are slightly discoloured

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear exhaust strap in poor condition

Under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front indicators are slightly discoloured

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear exhaust strap in poor condition

Under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,622 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,914 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,113 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,950 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre wearin on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight leak at suspension pump

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 45,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,240 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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WEU 239L is a 1996 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WEU 239L, 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 WEU 239L registered?

WEU 239L is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is WEU 239L safe to buy?

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