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HVG 754L

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 754L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 95,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,823 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 89,820 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s/f and rear tyre walls perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,602 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tow bar fitted

slight corrosion on offside innersill floor

Fail 12 Jul 2006 89,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HVG 754L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 58,084 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 HVG 754L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 754L registered?

HVG 754L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 May 1973.

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