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GCD 908N

1974 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,989 mi
Last recorded3,989 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 908N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 3,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak under engine ()

drivers seat has slight movement up and down

nearside lower sill corroded

nearside rear suspension has slight movement up and down

offside lower sill corroded

offside rear suspension has slight movement up and down

Pass 19 Nov 2015 3,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside lower sill corroded

offside lower sill corroded

under tray fitted under all floor

Pass 2 Dec 2014 3,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER OUTTER SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 2,977 miles

main beam tell tale not illuminating

Fail 2 Dec 2013 2,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

main beam tell tale not illuminating

Pass 1 Dec 2012 2,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 2,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from suspention units

Pass 20 Nov 2010 1,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 1,825 miles

Oil leak

grease contamination inside of front wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2008 1,448 miles

front brake discs discoloured

suspension fluid leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 1,076 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 585 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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GCD 908N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GCD 908N, 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.

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What year was GCD 908N registered?

GCD 908N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GCD 908N safe to buy?

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