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GYL 46N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 46N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 53,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bottom of all four doors excessively corroded.

parking brake lever travel high.

rear floor corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,534 miles

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

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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GYL 46N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYL 46N, 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 GYL 46N registered?

GYL 46N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GYL 46N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYL 46N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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