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ABW 280M

1995 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,163 mi
Last recorded29,163 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ds26,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 280M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 29,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 28,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 28,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 27,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 26,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 26,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,032 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 21,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 16,657 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all hydraulic pipe seals missing

centre exhaust bracket weak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,223 miles

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

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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ABW 280M is a 1995 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 26,576 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 ABW 280M, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 280M?

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What year was ABW 280M registered?

ABW 280M is a 1995 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is ABW 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 280M shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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