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VBY 66M

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,476 mi
Last recorded14,476 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 66M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 13,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 12,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 11,143 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 11,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 10,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 8,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 7,032 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 7,032 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 5,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 3,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 1,121 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front valance corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,832 miles

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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VBY 66M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBY 66M, 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 VBY 66M registered?

VBY 66M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is VBY 66M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 66M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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