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LFM 173N

1974 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 173N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,349cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,981 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,204 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LFM 173N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 LFM 173N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFM 173N registered?

LFM 173N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 July 1974.

Is LFM 173N safe to buy?

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