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EUV 919J

1971 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUV 919J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,986 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,424 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,571 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,559 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front jacking points corroded

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,606 miles

front panel and front jacking points corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front panel and front jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,706 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front box section poor condition

advise tyre o/s/f side wall poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,092 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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EUV 919J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUV 919J, 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 EUV 919J registered?

EUV 919J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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