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FAO 625N

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,511 mi
Last recorded47,511 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 625N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 45,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 42,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot perished, but not leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2019 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot perished, but not leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 33,274 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FAO 625N is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAO 625N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAO 625N?

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What year was FAO 625N registered?

FAO 625N is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is FAO 625N safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAO 625N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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