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XGF 149M

2001 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Ds44,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 149M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,680 miles

HANDBRAKE PADS WEARING THIN ON O/S/F

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,680 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

HANDBRAKE PADS WEARING THIN ON O/S/F

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,190 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,190 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,036 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,282 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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XGF 149M is a 2001 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 44,680 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 XGF 149M, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XGF 149M registered?

XGF 149M is a 2001 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is XGF 149M safe to buy?

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