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MBD 135K

1972 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 135K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,924 miles

Front exhaust pipe in very poor condition tempory repair made

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,923 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside steering linkages

offside front brake pads slightly contaminated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,373 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside steering linkages

offside front brake pads slightly contaminated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,348 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

main beam tell tale light not working

o/s/f brake pads/disc contaminated with fluid

slight play in o/s steeering linkages

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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MBD 135K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MBD 135K, 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 MBD 135K registered?

MBD 135K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is MBD 135K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 135K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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