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YFW 592K

1971 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,967 mi
Last recorded59,967 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFW 592K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,821 miles

both front tyres perishing

offside rear suspension area slightly damp

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,802 miles

offside front tyre perishing

slight weep of oil on offside rear suspension

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,758 miles

offside front tyre perishing

slighty weep of oil on the offside rear suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS front tyre seriously perished.

NSR ram gaiter perishing.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS front tyre seriously perished.

NSR ram gaiter perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS front tyre seriously perished.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YFW 592K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFW 592K, 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 YFW 592K registered?

YFW 592K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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