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MDP 824K

1972 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,167 mi
Last recorded28,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 824K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 28,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,149 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,719 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,344 miles

f/hubs leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2007 25,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play steering column

Pass 22 Aug 2005 25,550 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 25,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front outer hubs leaking

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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MDP 824K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDP 824K, 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 MDP 824K registered?

MDP 824K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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