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GME 545J

1971 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,000 mi
Last recorded58,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 545J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,895 miles

NS&OS FRONT panelling corroded outside pre-scribed areas.

NS&OS rear sill ends corroded. Outside pre-scribed areas.

NS&OS sill cover panelling corrded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,895 miles

NS&OS FRONT panelling corroded outside pre-scribed areas.

NS&OS rear sill ends corroded. Outside pre-scribed areas.

NS&OS sill cover panelling corrded.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,056 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,056 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,742 miles

Corrosion on vehicle structure and body panels.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Base of ns 'B' and 'C' post/pillar corroded.

Corrosion on vehicle structure and body panels.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2010 55,732 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NS inner cv gaiter split.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 12 May 2009 53,415 miles

Front seatbelt centre fixing relocated.

Rear brake back plates corroded. NS inner driveshaft gaiter split slightly.

Pass 20 May 2008 51,985 miles

Front centre seatbelt mounting relocated.

Surface rust on rear floor and brake back plates.

Fail 7 May 2008 51,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Front centre seatbelt mounting relocated.

Surface rust on rear floor and brake back plates.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,493 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2006 49,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor lhm leak ns front.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,212 miles

Minor lhm leak ns front.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2005 47,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2005 47,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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GME 545J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GME 545J, 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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GME 545J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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