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UJE 937K

1972 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,007 mi
Last recorded13,007 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 937K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,948 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 12,682 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

side panels missing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 12,680 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

near side and offside panels missing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 12,570 miles

Corrosion to both outer sill closing panels

Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,294 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Oil leak

body rusting

numerous welding repairs

offside + nearside sill cover strips corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to make a full inspection of welding on offside front due to under seal

welding can not be checked correctly due to under seal

Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to make a full inspection of welding on offside front due to under seal

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,722 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 11,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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UJE 937K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UJE 937K, 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.

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What year was UJE 937K registered?

UJE 937K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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