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HDS 652H

1970 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 652H
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,466 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 69,502 miles

advise n/s outrigger poor condition

advise n/s/r door post poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,581 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,987 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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HDS 652H is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDS 652H, 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 56 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDS 652H registered?

HDS 652H is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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The MOT history for HDS 652H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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