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GTV 42N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,447 mi
Last recorded18,447 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTV 42N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 18,447 miles

Oil leak or poss lhm ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 16,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,370 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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GTV 42N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTV 42N, 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 GTV 42N registered?

GTV 42N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is GTV 42N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTV 42N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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