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BWF 251K

1972 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWF 251K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 96,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,422 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 85,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 85,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BWF 251K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 BWF 251K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWF 251K registered?

BWF 251K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is BWF 251K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWF 251K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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