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JPB 207K

1971 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 207K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,175 miles

Front front underside slightly damp with suspension fluid

Pass 6 May 2021 80,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,099 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking fouling exhaust down pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking near brake flexy (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower balljoint covers slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,060 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,286 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,270 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,075 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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JPB 207K is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 JPB 207K, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPB 207K is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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