MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?
Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HGC 780J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 HGC 780J, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HGC 780J registered?
HGC 780J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is HGC 780J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGC 780J shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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