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HLL 318N

1975 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,721 mi
Last recorded15,721 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1975 Citroen Ds49,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLL 318N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,034 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 14,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 12,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 9,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 6,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner rubber boot leaking grease , not fitting tightly

Offside Front Inner tyre catching inner arch

Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 3,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,469 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,203 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has a misfire

Fail 4 Jul 2012 98,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

vehicle has a misfire

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,341 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 16 Aug 2007 91,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 88,104 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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HLL 318N is a 1975 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,063 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 HLL 318N, 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 51 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HLL 318N is a 1975 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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