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UKX 953N

1974 Citroen Ds

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 953N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,845 miles

Inner play in inner steering arm joints

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

front wipers

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 28,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 27,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 27,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,353 miles

fluid leak o/s/f and o/s/r

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,385 miles

slight fluid leak o/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,252 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 20,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,651 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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UKX 953N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UKX 953N, 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 UKX 953N registered?

UKX 953N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UKX 953N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKX 953N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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