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CAW 167

1970 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAW 167
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,481 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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CAW 167 is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 CAW 167, 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 CAW 167 registered?

CAW 167 is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CAW 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAW 167 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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