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ABW 358M

1973 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,835 mi
Last recorded36,835 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 358M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,020 miles

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

horn poor

power assist steering operation suspect

seat belt reels swivel on mounting bolts

Fail 6 Oct 2010 34,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

horn poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power assist steering operation suspect

seat belt reels swivel on mounting bolts

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,523 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door is damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly buldged & cracked recomend replacing

parking brake lever feels slighty rough when operated requires invesigating

Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door is damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly buldged & cracked recomend replacing

parking brake lever feels slighty rough when operated requires invesigating

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 358M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 358M, 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 358M registered?

ABW 358M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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