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WRP 29H

1970 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 29H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

one centre exhaust strap broken.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,657 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,507 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/slight hole

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam operating with sidelights (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour orange lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre of sill (6.1.B.2)

NSF suspension hydro-sphere pipework leaking slightly

Unable to check OS headlamp aim

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leaking onto n/s/f brake caliper

Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,730 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leaking onto n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,142 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,051 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,736 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,723 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 82,333 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 81,958 miles

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 81,699 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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WRP 29H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1970 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,316 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 WRP 29H, 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 56 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRP 29H registered?

WRP 29H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is WRP 29H safe to buy?

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