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JFH 555K

1972 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,632 mi
Last recorded33,632 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 555K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 33,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 33,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner boot has a hole

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play between the column and rack (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,119 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,073 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking strut boot split and leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing behind head lamp

corrosion n/s/f inner wing by door

very slight dampness of lhm fluid n/s/r

Fail 18 Oct 2013 30,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing behind head lamp

corrosion n/s/f inner wing by door

very slight dampness of lhm fluid n/s/r

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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JFH 555K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 JFH 555K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFH 555K registered?

JFH 555K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 March 1972.

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