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JRL 9L

1973 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,733 mi
Last recorded50,733 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 9L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2017 50,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,543 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,498 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stiff to extend and slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

evidence of a suspension fluid leak but unable to determined the source of the leak

Pass 17 May 2014 49,448 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 49,448 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 37,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,833 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON ISIDE EDGE

Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,572 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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JRL 9L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JRL 9L, 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 JRL 9L registered?

JRL 9L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 12 April 1973.

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