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GPD 827N

1974 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,068 mi
Last recorded20,068 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 827N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 19,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 18,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension sphere has a minor leak

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,739 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,650 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around centre sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,833 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 14,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 9,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 8,145 miles

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

Oil leak

underside coated in sealer

Fail 21 Dec 2016 8,140 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

underside covered in sealer

Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,655 miles

floor undersealed

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 6,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floor undersealed

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 3,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake and hydraulic pipes covered in underseal therefor unable to fully assess there condition

headlamp main beam telltale not working

o/s steering arm dust covers perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 757 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

o/s steering arm dust boot perished

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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GPD 827N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GPD 827N, 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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GPD 827N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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