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GYY 561L

1972 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

47,925 mi
Last recorded47,925 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 561L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 47,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,856 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 47,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,349 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 26,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 22,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,441 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 16,441 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear wing slightly inescure

oil leak

underbody rusted

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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GYY 561L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GYY 561L, 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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GYY 561L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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