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YUR 586K

1971 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUR 586K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,629 miles

Oil leak

all outer door skins are insicure

body has some corrosion

body has some corrosion around front wheel arches

Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all outer door skins are insicure

body has some corrosion

body has some corrosion around front wheel arches

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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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YUR 586K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YUR 586K, 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 YUR 586K registered?

YUR 586K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is YUR 586K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUR 586K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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