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OCY 505M

1973 Citroen Ds

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,422 mi
Last recorded71,422 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCY 505M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,422 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 71,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,604 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,155 miles

Hydraulic fluid tank damp.Offside rear indicater lamp cover missing and coloured bulb fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 69,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leaks from engine.Offside and nearside rear suspension rod overflow gaiters split.

Fail 5 May 2011 69,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Oil leaks from engine.Offside and nearside rear suspension rod overflow gaiters split.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OCY 505M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCY 505M, 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 OCY 505M registered?

OCY 505M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is OCY 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCY 505M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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