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ROO 207K

1972 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,374 mi
Last recorded79,374 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 207K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 79,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,173 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,173 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 77,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 77,721 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 77,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,211 miles

Floor Pan has patches welded on offside and nearside.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front Floor Pan is corroded and has a small hole appearing.

Offside and nearside steering swivels have oil leaks.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Floor Pan has patches welded on offside and nearside.

Nearside front Floor Pan is corroded and has a small hole appearing.

Offside and nearside steering swivels have oil leaks.

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,173 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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ROO 207K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ROO 207K, 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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ROO 207K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 27 January 1972.

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