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RWT 888M

1974 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,136 mi
Last recorded79,136 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWT 888M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,136 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,587 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 76,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 75,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RWT 888M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RWT 888M, 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 RWT 888M registered?

RWT 888M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is RWT 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWT 888M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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