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VGF 490M

1974 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,653 mi
Last recorded57,653 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGF 490M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,575 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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VGF 490M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGF 490M, 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 VGF 490M registered?

VGF 490M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VGF 490M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGF 490M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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