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KYB 623K

1972 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,080 mi
Last recorded36,080 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYB 623K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,262 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

directional headlamps n/w

o/s/r shocker boot adrift

play in steering column

Fail 9 Jul 2011 29,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

directional headlamps n/w

o/s/r shocker boot adrift

play in steering column

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,961 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 24,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,766 miles

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

Condition of vehicle bodywork generally poor.

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front bumper insecure

General condition of vehicle underbody structure poor.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,766 miles

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

Condition of vehicle bodywork generally poor.

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front bumper insecure

General condition of vehicle underbody structure poor.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KYB 623K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KYB 623K, 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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KYB 623K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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