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VML 79M

1974 Citroen Ds

Multi-colour Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,987 mi
Last recorded16,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 79M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 16,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,821 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch panel rusted

o/s/f jacking point rusted

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel rusted

rear suspension spheres damp

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,662 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 14,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower steering column covered coupling noise but no apparent movementr

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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VML 79M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Multi-colour with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VML 79M, 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 VML 79M registered?

VML 79M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 29 March 1974.

Is VML 79M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VML 79M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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