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EPK 230J

1971 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 230J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,867 miles

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Some Corrosion to nearside floor pan

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,660 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some corrosion to drivers floor pan!

some lose of suspension fluid but not excessive.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,860 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some lose of suspension fluid but not excessive.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhuast system cracking! on center section

some corrosion to drivers floor pan!

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight misting of oil from rear suspension

Front Tyres have cracked side walls

Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,746 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight misting of oil from rear suspension

Front Tyres have cracked side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,235 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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EPK 230J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 EPK 230J, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPK 230J registered?

EPK 230J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is EPK 230J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPK 230J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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