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HVB 957N

1975 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,739 mi
Last recorded32,739 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 Citroen Ds49,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVB 957N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 25,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking onto o/s/f disc (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 24,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,948 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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HVB 957N is a 1975 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,063 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 HVB 957N, 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 51 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVB 957N registered?

HVB 957N is a 1975 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is HVB 957N safe to buy?

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