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BWP 565M

1974 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 565M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 33,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,350 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam lamp (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,879 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 29,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 26,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 25,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,008 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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BWP 565M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 BWP 565M, 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 52 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 BWP 565M registered?

BWP 565M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is BWP 565M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 565M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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