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AKE 93J

1971 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 93J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,749 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 28,747 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,987 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,228 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2015 22,696 miles

Both rear tyres: sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,786 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Centre exhaust rubber hanger broken, exhaust adequately supported

Nearside front accumulator damp with fluid, no leak seen

Nearside front lower King pin slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,891 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,374 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished/cracked

Nearside front lower balljoint slight play

Offside front floor corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,075 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside floor pan corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,049 miles

Both rear tyres: sidewalls cracking/perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,963 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2008 12,963 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,401 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 9,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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AKE 93J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKE 93J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKE 93J registered?

AKE 93J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AKE 93J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 93J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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