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YAU 361K

1971 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 361K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2007 56,058 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner flitches corroded (not in perscribed area)

rear metal brake pipes require replacing soon

several doors starting to corrode

slight suspension fluid leak from several areas

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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YAU 361K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 YAU 361K, 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 YAU 361K registered?

YAU 361K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YAU 361K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAU 361K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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