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WGC 501F

2003 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,507 mi
Last recorded4,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Ds53,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 501F
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 4,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 2,697 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear spheres damp

Fail 25 Feb 2013 3,461 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner constant velocity boots in poor condition

evidence of both front tyres fouling body on full lock

evidence of suspension leak at both rear suspension units, recommend further attention

nearside front wheel arch area front end corroded & holed

offside steering drag link dust cover in poor condition

recommend new brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder due to corrosion & angle

up & down movement at steering wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 95,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 92,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2008 88,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,707 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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WGC 501F is a 2003 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 53,742 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 WGC 501F, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WGC 501F registered?

WGC 501F is a 2003 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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