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838 BFK

1960 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration838 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering relay slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering relay slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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838 BFK is a 1960 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 838 BFK, 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 66 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 838 BFK registered?

838 BFK is a 1960 Citroen Ds, first registered on 29 March 1960.

Is 838 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 838 BFK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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