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FHY 713K

1972 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 713K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,622 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor, recommend welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight fluid leak on suspension rod

slight leak from nearside of rack or suspension unit, recommend cleaned and attended to

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect twisted unit (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor, recommend welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight fluid leak on suspension rod

slight leak from nearside of rack or suspension unit, recommend cleaned and attended to

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,708 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 83,708 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,602 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2005 72,459 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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FHY 713K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FHY 713K, 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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FHY 713K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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