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UGU 837M

1973 Citroen Ds

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGU 837M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto o/s front brake disc & components (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,610 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,053 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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UGU 837M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGU 837M, 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 UGU 837M registered?

UGU 837M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 22 November 1973.

Is UGU 837M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGU 837M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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