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STR 745N

1974 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,498 mi
Last recorded40,498 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTR 745N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,498 miles

Body and stucture in very poor condition due to extensive corrosion

Both headlamps yellow in colour

Both sides sills corroded and in very poor condition also nearside fixing panel rusted away

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body and stucture in very poor condition due to extensive corrosion

Both headlamps yellow in colour

Both sills corroded and in very poor condition also nearside fixing panel rusted away

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body and stucture in very poor condition due to corrosion

Both headlamps yellow in colour

Both sills corroded and in very poor condition also nearside bonnet fixing panel rusted away

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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STR 745N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 STR 745N, 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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What year was STR 745N registered?

STR 745N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 27 September 1974.

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