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PPC 554L

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,507 mi
Last recorded58,507 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 554L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,507 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,233 miles

slight free play in steering box

Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,237 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,396 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side rear suspesion slight misting from unit

Pass 10 May 2010 50,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,701 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 45,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 42,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,482 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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PPC 554L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PPC 554L, 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 PPC 554L registered?

PPC 554L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is PPC 554L safe to buy?

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