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VUX 272K

1971 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,767 mi
Last recorded27,767 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 272K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,767 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,767 miles

Slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,070 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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VUX 272K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUX 272K, 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.

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What year was VUX 272K registered?

VUX 272K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is VUX 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 272K shows 8 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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