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BFH 316N

1974 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 316N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s outer sill cover rusty

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s/f wing rusty

o/s/r n/s/r suspension units damp

Pass 9 Aug 2017 988,872 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 98,872 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/f door rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,956 miles

bonnet loose o/s

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight oil contamination around steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet loose o/s

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,052 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 82,043 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 81,863 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 81,858 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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BFH 316N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BFH 316N, 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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What year was BFH 316N registered?

BFH 316N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BFH 316N safe to buy?

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