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XYW 596N

1974 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYW 596N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 87,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer offside support (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XYW 596N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in White 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 XYW 596N, 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 XYW 596N registered?

XYW 596N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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