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RPE 540L

1973 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 540L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,967 miles

Nearside Front rust hole in floor

boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,773 miles

Nearside Front rust hole in floor

Fail 18 Sep 2023 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front rust hole in floor

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,589 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 89,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,432 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 89,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,818 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,266 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 88,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 87,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres deterioated

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,085 miles

Both front tyres deterioated.

Pass 4 May 2010 85,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,274 miles

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

front wipers smear

Fail 22 Apr 2009 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 2 May 2008 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished.

Fail 1 May 2008 84,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished.

Pass 10 May 2007 84,151 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 83,874 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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RPE 540L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 RPE 540L, 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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RPE 540L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 May 1973.

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