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EWV 298L

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,944 mi
Last recorded39,944 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 298L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,944 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear suspension cylinder weeping

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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EWV 298L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 58,084 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 EWV 298L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWV 298L registered?

EWV 298L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EWV 298L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 298L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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