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RHD 38N

1974 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,876 mi
Last recorded82,876 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHD 38N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,876 miles

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb float level pipe (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 68,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Fluid suspension unit leaking under bonnet (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking under front inner wing (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,828 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,887 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres showing signs of deterioration

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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RHD 38N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 RHD 38N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHD 38N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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