MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both front (5.2.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?
Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAU 858K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 BAU 858K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAU 858K registered?
BAU 858K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 17 March 1972.
Is BAU 858K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAU 858K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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