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JYY 377J

1970 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

440 mi
Last recorded440 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Citroen Ds57,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 377J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight age related corrosion underside

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All boots slight perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 61,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,260 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle underside

Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle underside

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,084 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Repairs covered with underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor & chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor & chassis (5.2.6)

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,051 miles

o/side cenyer floor area slightly corroded, n/side rear boot floor slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 61,051 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side center floor area slightly corroded, n/side rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,582 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,438 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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JYY 377J is a 1970 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,316 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 JYY 377J, 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 56 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 377J registered?

JYY 377J is a 1970 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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