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FMW 520J

2016 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,452 mi
Last recorded12,452 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Ds53,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 520J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 12,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 6,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 4,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,300 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,300 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,712 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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FMW 520J is a 2016 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 53,300 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 FMW 520J, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FMW 520J registered?

FMW 520J is a 2016 Citroen Ds, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is FMW 520J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 520J shows 7 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.

Does FMW 520J have outstanding finance?

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