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71C849

1971 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,834 mi
Last recorded36,834 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71C849
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 36,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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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71C849 is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 71C849, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 71C849 registered?

71C849 is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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