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CYY 218G

1991 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,037 mi
Last recorded30,037 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ds49,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 218G
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,037 miles

Central rubber missing

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r suspension bellow weeping slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 29,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where floor meets sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Where sill meets floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Where arch meets sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering has a slight weep

Pass 7 May 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,353 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,184 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,382 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 21,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,326 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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CYY 218G is a 1991 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 49,751 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 CYY 218G, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Ds is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CYY 218G is a 1991 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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