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XBY 438F

2011 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,973 mi
Last recorded67,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Ds55,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 438F
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 180HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 180HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 67,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 180HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 180HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155HR15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 55,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 54,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,130 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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XBY 438F is a 2011 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 55,055 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBY 438F, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XBY 438F registered?

XBY 438F is a 2011 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for XBY 438F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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