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BNT 28K

1971 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,340 mi
Last recorded41,340 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 28K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 41,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 32,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,171 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,541 miles

Oil leak

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

slight leak on nearside front hydrulic suspension unit

spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,788 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,162 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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BNT 28K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BNT 28K, 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 BNT 28K registered?

BNT 28K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BNT 28K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 28K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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