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ANM 81H

1970 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,987 mi
Last recorded50,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 81H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 50,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 50,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 44,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 44,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,133 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 40,044 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside step sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,020 miles

FLOOR SECTION AT N/S CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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ANM 81H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Green with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,316 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 ANM 81H, 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 56 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANM 81H registered?

ANM 81H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 March 1970.

Is ANM 81H safe to buy?

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