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RKW 895N

1974 Citroen Ds

Maroon Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,512 mi
Last recorded31,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKW 895N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various welding patch repairs to chassis and floor pan all good and solid

Fail 20 Jul 2018 31,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various welding patch repairs to chassis and floor pan all good and solid

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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RKW 895N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Maroon with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKW 895N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKW 895N registered?

RKW 895N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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