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XRG 487L

1971 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,028 mi
Last recorded23,028 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRG 487L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,028 miles

Oil leak

Rear brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,916 miles

Headlamp steering not connected to linkage

Major repairs have been carried out to floor , chassis and structure of vehicle

NS mirror glass missing

OS mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rubber fuel filler pipe perished

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Underseal over all brake ,suspension & steering components prevents full inspection

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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XRG 487L is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 XRG 487L, 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 XRG 487L registered?

XRG 487L is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XRG 487L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRG 487L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRG 487L have outstanding finance?

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