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LOY 33K

1972 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,482 mi
Last recorded7,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOY 33K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 7,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 7,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 6,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 5,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 4,858 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All rubber suspension gaiters starting to perish

Sidelights only opperate with headlights

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2012 3,941 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 3,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight fluid weep from O/S/R suspension unit

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 Jun 2011 2,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 1,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 98,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,234 miles

slight leak of L H M flued from n/side front

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,010 miles

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

o/s/r suspensiom sphere damp

small fracture in o/s/r floor pan

Fail 28 Jun 2006 97,010 miles

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

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

o/s/r suspensiom sphere damp

small fracture in o/s/r floor pan

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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LOY 33K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOY 33K, 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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LOY 33K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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