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KKM 789L

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,266 mi
Last recorded13,266 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKM 789L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 13,266 miles

corosion forming on n/s bulkhead near bonnet hinge

patch repairs to underside

slight play in n/s steerind idler

Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corosion forming on n/s bulkhead near bonnet hinge

patch repairs to underside

slight play in n/s steerind idler

Pass 24 May 2010 9,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,639 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,247 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 5,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 3,033 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 1,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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KKM 789L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KKM 789L, 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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KKM 789L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 25 June 1973.

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