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KYV 880K

1972 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYV 880K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,501 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish/split

Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres starting to perish/split

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,230 miles

fluid leak under engine. floor pan cover/covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,967 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,744 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 47,482 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,928 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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KYV 880K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYV 880K, 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 KYV 880K registered?

KYV 880K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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