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BLM 845H

1970 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,423 mi
Last recorded20,423 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLM 845H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,062 miles

Rear wheel bearings noisey

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2016 5,484 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 3,378 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2015 3,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 7 May 2014 1,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,451 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 99,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,213 miles

play in steering arms n/s floor pan holed slight fluid leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 98,944 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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BLM 845H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BLM 845H, 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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BLM 845H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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