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2 RKE

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,563 mi
Last recorded35,563 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,140 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,140 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,268 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,268 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,211 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 23,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside steering arm ball joint.

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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2 RKE is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 2 RKE, 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 2 RKE registered?

2 RKE is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is 2 RKE safe to buy?

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