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TTE 476M

1974 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTE 476M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,999 miles

Brake disc contaminated oil and grease leaking onto the discs (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several exhaust joins leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,458 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,187 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,187 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking floor pan area (7.2.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan exhaust mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wings slightly corroded but not causing sharpe edges

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tops of rear wings corroding and unable to check boot as covered

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seat belts not tested

n/side front seat belt not tested

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,921 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam warning light not working

offside rear knuckle worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,921 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

main beam warning light inoperative

nearside washer jet inoperative

offside rear suspenion push rod knuckle worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,832 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,832 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,457 miles

chips in windscreen zone A

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front outer brake pad wearing low

oil leak

signs of lhm fluid on under tray.recommend further investigation

slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

unable to check certain items due to engine covers

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,725 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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TTE 476M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TTE 476M, 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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TTE 476M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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