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103 EFC

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,732 mi
Last recorded30,732 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration103 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine area. ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,696 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside steering idler has slight play in bush

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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103 EFC is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 58,084 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 103 EFC, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 103 EFC registered?

103 EFC is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 September 1973.

Is 103 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 103 EFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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