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TAN 262M

1973 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 262M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 May 2018 82,186 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 77,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2015 75,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,903 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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TAN 262M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TAN 262M, 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 TAN 262M registered?

TAN 262M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TAN 262M safe to buy?

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