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YFH 545M

1974 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,507 mi
Last recorded71,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFH 545M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,910 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,374 miles

Both O/Side Doors Severely Damaged Need Replacing A S A P.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 64,656 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,839 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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YFH 545M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YFH 545M, 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 YFH 545M registered?

YFH 545M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is YFH 545M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFH 545M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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