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LOY 43K

1972 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOY 43K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,135 miles

Sills are covered with metal protectors

Under body covered with chassis black

Under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust has minor gas leaks

headlamps are hazey

oil leak in engine bay

osr tyre is perished

Fail 23 Sep 2017 99,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sills are covered with metal protectors

Under body covered with chassis black

Under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust has minor gas leaks

headlamps are hazey

oil leak in engine bay

osr tyre is perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,945 miles

Sills are covered with metal protectors

Under body covered with chassis black

Under trays & engine covers are fitted

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 98,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front handbrake slightly low performance

Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,704 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 98,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 98,633 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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LOY 43K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 43K, 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 43K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 18 May 1972.

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