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VAM 525D

1966 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,032 mi
Last recorded45,032 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1966 Citroen Ds57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 525D
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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VAM 525D is a 1966 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,312 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 VAM 525D, 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 60 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAM 525D registered?

VAM 525D is a 1966 Citroen Ds, first registered on 26 July 1966.

Is VAM 525D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 525D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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