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RAK 876M

1974 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,406 mi
Last recorded66,406 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAK 876M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,351 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release web jammed in top slide (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced maybe earth? (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. dash lights (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r suspension unit oil mist?

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,342 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT STRAPS BROKEN (SPECIAL?)

MISS FIRE?

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. MAIN BEAM SWIVEL LIGHT (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIP (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam SWIVEL LAMP (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid re adjust blade too (8.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT STRAPS BROKEN (SPECIAL?)

MISS FIRE?

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,330 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,330 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,277 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers leave slight marks

oil leak o/s/f engine

slight play o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s dip bit low on output

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,188 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,172 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,094 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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RAK 876M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RAK 876M, 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 RAK 876M registered?

RAK 876M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 26 June 1974.

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