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1972 DS

2008 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,845 mi
Last recorded60,845 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Ds44,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1972 DS
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,223 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 50,511 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 50,243 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,038 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,214 miles

off side front inner cv joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,999 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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1972 DS is a 2008 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 44,723 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 1972 DS, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1972 DS registered?

1972 DS is a 2008 Citroen Ds, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is 1972 DS safe to buy?

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