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RFN 231M

1974 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 231M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,121 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusted

both front wipers starting to smear screen

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

slight freeplay in n/s/f stearing box

slight leak from n/s/f suspension system

slight leak from n/s/r suspension system

slight leak from o/s/f suspension system

slight leak from o/s/r suspension system

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,863 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,858 miles

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

Centre Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,028 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,002 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished.

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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RFN 231M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RFN 231M, 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 RFN 231M registered?

RFN 231M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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