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OAF 634M

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,914 mi
Last recorded20,914 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAF 634M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,914 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 20,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,813 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,708 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,706 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 18,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,217 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,608 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 16,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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OAF 634M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OAF 634M, 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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OAF 634M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 October 1973.

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