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LAF 530L

1995 Citroen Ds

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,223 mi
Last recorded28,223 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ds26,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 530L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,473 miles

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

corrosion on o/s inner wing

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2010 27,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,821 miles

Knock from steering. Requires futher investigation.

Odd tyre sizes used front - rear

Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,821 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Knock from steering. Requires futher investigation.

Odd tyre sizes used front - rear

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,898 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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LAF 530L is a 1995 Citroen Ds in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 LAF 530L, 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.

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What year was LAF 530L registered?

LAF 530L is a 1995 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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