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TST 781L

1972 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,598 mi
Last recorded8,598 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTST 781L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 8,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,715 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 7,712 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,470 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 7,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 6,135 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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TST 781L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 TST 781L, 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 54 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 TST 781L registered?

TST 781L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is TST 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TST 781L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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