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ABW 426M

1974 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 426M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 29,438 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,687 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 23,669 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering rack gaiter split Both (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 16,748 miles

engine oil leak

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

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 16,735 miles

Fluid suspension leaking o/s/r sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 10,926 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 10,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 6,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,740 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,162 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 426M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 426M, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 426M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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