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BAA 583J

1971 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 583J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 97,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 84,240 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,099 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Corrosion to non prescribed areas

Drivers seat mountings will need attention soon

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension control cable very corroded.

Signs of slight fluid leak from suspension accumulator

Slight corrosion to n/s/r floor

Pass 14 May 2011 81,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,481 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 71,481 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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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BAA 583J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BAA 583J, 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.

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What year was BAA 583J registered?

BAA 583J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 24 May 1971.

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