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PIB 7305

1972 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 7305
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v noisey

Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c.v noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,493 miles

Underside of vehicle thin in various areas but solid at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,440 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,440 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,684 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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PIB 7305 is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PIB 7305, 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 PIB 7305 registered?

PIB 7305 is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is PIB 7305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIB 7305 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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