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BYF 22H

1970 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,831 mi
Last recorded19,831 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 22H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,831 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 8,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BYF 22H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BYF 22H, 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.

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What year was BYF 22H registered?

BYF 22H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 14 April 1970.

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