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ABW 299M

1997 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ds52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 299M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,259 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

dampness nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 28 May 2012 87,493 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,764 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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ABW 299M is a 1997 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 ABW 299M, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 299M registered?

ABW 299M is a 1997 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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