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GBJ 863N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,262 mi
Last recorded63,262 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 863N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,813 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 62,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 62,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 62,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,452 miles

slight leak from o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 17 May 2008 61,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 61,076 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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GBJ 863N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 GBJ 863N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBJ 863N registered?

GBJ 863N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GBJ 863N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 863N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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