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RYO 301L

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,607 mi
Last recorded41,607 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 301L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

main beam warning light in dash not working

Fail 7 Nov 2011 15,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

main beam warning light in dash not working

Fail 13 Sep 2011 15,260 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front outer drive gaiters adrift (not mot fail has inboard brakes)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,815 miles

Boot floor inner edges corroded - not part of chassis.

Fail 11 May 2010 12,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet safety catch needs adjustment.

Pass 6 May 2009 8,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 5,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 1,648 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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RYO 301L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYO 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 53 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYO 301L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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