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PKE 301L

1972 Citroen Ds

Gold Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,783 mi
Last recorded49,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 301L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 49,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,398 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,477 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 35,477 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,477 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 34,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,886 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside driveshaft slightly noisey

nearside rear suspension unit slightly leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,041 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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PKE 301L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Gold with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKE 301L, 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 PKE 301L registered?

PKE 301L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PKE 301L safe to buy?

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