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EKF 765L

1972 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

1,731 mi
Last recorded1,731 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 765L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 1,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 1,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 1,399 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 1,399 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 1,124 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 1,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 639 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,818 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Backplate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,483 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,442 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,653 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 90,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside surface corrotion

Fail 15 Apr 2008 90,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2007 90,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 90,419 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

play in steering column

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,368 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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EKF 765L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 EKF 765L, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKF 765L registered?

EKF 765L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 September 1972.

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