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JKH 871L

1976 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,785 mi
Last recorded36,785 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 871L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,033 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Upper and lower (2.2.C.1c)

Both front outer c.v gaiter's outer clip's deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and both track rod end gaiter's deteriorated. (2.2.B.1f)

Slight Fluid suspension leak under tray fitted hard to see where from

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,419 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

slight corrosion offside front floor

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,389 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion offside front floor

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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JKH 871L is a 1976 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JKH 871L, 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 50 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKH 871L registered?

JKH 871L is a 1976 Citroen Ds, first registered on 7 June 1976.

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