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CSC 3L

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSC 3L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 4,680 miles

Front driveshaft outer joints greasy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 4,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front driveshaft outer joints greasy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 3,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering arm play

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 3,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering arm play

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 2,980 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

slight leak front hub seals

Pass 14 Jun 2019 2,720 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak of grease

Nearside Front washer jet poor operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 2,304 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leak from PAS / Suspension pump

Fail 10 May 2018 2,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leak from PAS / Suspension pump

Pass 30 Jun 2017 1,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 1,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 97,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 96,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,313 miles

10% inbalance front brakes

Fail 16 May 2011 94,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 94,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 93,716 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s drive shaft outer boot clip in poor state

Fail 15 May 2010 93,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s drive shaft outer boot clip in poor state

Pass 27 May 2009 92,486 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 91,131 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 91,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,671 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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CSC 3L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CSC 3L, 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 CSC 3L registered?

CSC 3L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is CSC 3L safe to buy?

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