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EBW 271J

1970 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,786 mi
Last recorded36,786 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 271J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 28,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 8,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 4,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,919 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,729 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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EBW 271J is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EBW 271J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 271J registered?

EBW 271J is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EBW 271J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 271J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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