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TLU 923M

1973 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,813 mi
Last recorded33,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 923M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 33,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,802 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 31,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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TLU 923M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TLU 923M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLU 923M registered?

TLU 923M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 29 October 1973.

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