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ABW 308L

1973 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 308L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 68,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,749 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear indicator outer lense cover missing, not showing white to rear

Offside rear suspension bellows slightly damp with fluid

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,720 miles

Offside rear indicator outer lense cover missing, not showing white to rear

Offside rear suspension bellows slightly damp with fluid

Fail 1 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,698 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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ABW 308L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 58,084 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 ABW 308L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 308L registered?

ABW 308L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is ABW 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 308L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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