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FRG 959

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,623 mi
Last recorded54,623 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRG 959
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,716 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 52,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,957 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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FRG 959 is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FRG 959, 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.

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What year was FRG 959 registered?

FRG 959 is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is FRG 959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRG 959 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRG 959 have outstanding finance?

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