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GKJ 453L

1972 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 453L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,916 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,865 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GKJ 453L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GKJ 453L, 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 GKJ 453L registered?

GKJ 453L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 24 October 1972.

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