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JCV 90

1973 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,108 mi
Last recorded4,108 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 90
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,108 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 4,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beams (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 3,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 1,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,601 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,864 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 91,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 87,991 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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JCV 90 is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Green with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCV 90, 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 JCV 90 registered?

JCV 90 is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is JCV 90 safe to buy?

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