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JHJ 822L

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,187 mi
Last recorded25,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 822L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 25,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,527 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 15,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting device defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 13,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 8,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 2,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,610 miles

oil leking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,181 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,438 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,406 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 72,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,673 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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JHJ 822L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHJ 822L, 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 JHJ 822L registered?

JHJ 822L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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