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FTG 621K

1971 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,079 mi
Last recorded50,079 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTG 621K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,079 miles

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

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,100 miles

minor leaks in exhaust mid joint and rear silencer

oil leaks around engine area

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 44,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,073 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

O/s inner drive shaft boot is adrift

Suspect brake pipes are rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pipes are rusty. Unable to check front too rear pipes running though chassie.

Main fuel pipe is very rusty.

o/s/f driveshalf inner boot is adrift.

Pass 2 May 2007 45,004 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FTG 621K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FTG 621K, 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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FTG 621K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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