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RBY 709K

2000 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Ds31,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 709K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,624 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,202 miles

Hydraulic system weep

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,202 miles

Hydraulic system weep

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside + offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake pads low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside + offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,965 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,965 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 20,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,197 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 14,193 miles

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

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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RBY 709K is a 2000 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,518 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 RBY 709K, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RBY 709K is a 2000 Citroen Ds, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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