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SGB 545N

1974 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,988 mi
Last recorded82,988 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 545N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,988 miles

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection / slight corrosion lower sections B & C posts

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,917 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 82,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,520 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,133 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,123 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,476 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,655 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake friction pads are very close to worn out.

Steering has peculiar light freeplay when in central position but appears not to affect motion transmitted to wheels

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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SGB 545N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGB 545N, 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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SGB 545N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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