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NPW 264M

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,047 mi
Last recorded67,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 264M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,379 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,471 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,328 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 53,328 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamps bent

nearside seat belt stalk button sticky

temp gauge not working

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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NPW 264M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NPW 264M, 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 NPW 264M registered?

NPW 264M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is NPW 264M safe to buy?

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