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8428 ZI

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,570 mi
Last recorded13,570 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8428 ZI
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 13,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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8428 ZI is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8428 ZI, 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 8428 ZI registered?

8428 ZI is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is 8428 ZI safe to buy?

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