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LJB 915L

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 915L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,338 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,262 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,201 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 85,183 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 79,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 74,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 74,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LJB 915L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJB 915L, 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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What year was LJB 915L registered?

LJB 915L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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The MOT history for LJB 915L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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