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BVM 78K

1971 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,672 mi
Last recorded68,672 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 78K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 68,672 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 68,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,529 miles

brake & suspension pipes have surface correosion

engine & gearbox wet with oil

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

Fail 7 May 2014 51,504 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake & suspension pipes have surface correosion

engine & gearbox wet with oil

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,819 miles

slight leak from nsr suspension unit

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,246 miles

fuel pipe is squashed

wheels rub on inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,481 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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BVM 78K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BVM 78K, 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 BVM 78K registered?

BVM 78K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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