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VBP 174N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,295 mi
Last recorded59,295 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 174N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 51,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 40,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 40,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 30,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,805 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 13,805 miles

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,982 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some brake and suspension pipes / surface corrosion

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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VBP 174N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBP 174N, 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 VBP 174N registered?

VBP 174N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is VBP 174N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBP 174N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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