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FWN 817L

1972 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,159 mi
Last recorded6,159 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWN 817L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 6,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil over lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 6,027 miles

Offside Rear slight exhaust leak from adjoining clamp but not excessive

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 5,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 5,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 4,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 4,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 4,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 3,835 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 3,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,906 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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FWN 817L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWN 817L, 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 FWN 817L registered?

FWN 817L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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