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BRK 649H

1970 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,179 mi
Last recorded19,179 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 649H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,242 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

lhm leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 16,242 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

lhm leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 14,819 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 14,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,306 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 13,282 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,640 miles

Oil leak

lhm fluid leaking from somewhere at front

Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 96,685 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,660 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 85,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,306 miles

near side driveshaft gater in poor condition

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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BRK 649H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BRK 649H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRK 649H registered?

BRK 649H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is BRK 649H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRK 649H shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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