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VCD 140J

1971 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 140J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 72,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 7,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 4,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 2,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to rear pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 1,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 1,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VCD 140J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 VCD 140J, 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 55 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 VCD 140J registered?

VCD 140J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is VCD 140J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCD 140J shows 6 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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