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KRX 293L

1972 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 293L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,314 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,312 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,257 miles

both front tyres getting cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,240 miles

both side front tyres getting perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,946 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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KRX 293L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRX 293L, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRX 293L registered?

KRX 293L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is KRX 293L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRX 293L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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