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NPO 236M

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 236M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 96,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 93,123 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 93,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,816 miles

slight roughness in n/s/wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,351 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 88,031 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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NPO 236M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NPO 236M, 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 NPO 236M registered?

NPO 236M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 August 1973.

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