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MLX 522L

1973 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,919 mi
Last recorded35,919 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 522L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 35,917 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,886 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,885 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,481 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,889 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,643 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,125 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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MLX 522L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MLX 522L, 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 MLX 522L registered?

MLX 522L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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