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EAW 728L

1996 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ds46,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 728L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,124 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear permanently on

Pass 9 May 2015 73,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 73,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 73,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,124 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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EAW 728L is a 1996 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 46,546 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 EAW 728L, 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 30 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 EAW 728L?

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What year was EAW 728L registered?

EAW 728L is a 1996 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is EAW 728L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 728L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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