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SKN 345M

1973 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,839 mi
Last recorded30,839 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 345M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 30,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,818 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,374 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 30,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 27,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,357 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 14,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SKN 345M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKN 345M, 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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What year was SKN 345M registered?

SKN 345M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is SKN 345M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKN 345M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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