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TRC 679L

1973 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,243 mi
Last recorded45,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRC 679L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,243 miles

Nearside Rear very slight misting around the accumulator,but no sign of any leak detected.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 43,250 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,079 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,792 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pads contaminated by oil

Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,788 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,859 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 38,211 miles

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TRC 679L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TRC 679L, 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 TRC 679L registered?

TRC 679L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is TRC 679L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRC 679L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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