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UJB 288M

1974 Citroen Ds

Bronze Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,220 mi
Last recorded2,220 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJB 288M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 2,220 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 2,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,391 miles

engine running very rich.

slight oil leak onto off side front inner brake disc

Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine running very rich.

slight oil leak onto off side front inner brake disc

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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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UJB 288M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Bronze with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJB 288M, 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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What year was UJB 288M registered?

UJB 288M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 5 July 1974.

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The MOT history for UJB 288M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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