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FAX 417K

1972 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,420 mi
Last recorded78,420 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 417K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,122 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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FAX 417K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FAX 417K, 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 FAX 417K registered?

FAX 417K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is FAX 417K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 417K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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