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UMP 789M

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 789M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,325 miles

n/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid

o/s rear wheel bearing grease cap missing

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,163 miles

both front inner wings and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,951 miles

nearside headlight loose

offside rear inner hub nut cover

play in lower steering column joints

slight electrical fault on instrument panel

unable to fully see brake linings

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight loose

offside rear inner hub nut cover

play in lower steering column joints

slight electrical fault on instrument panel

unable to fully see brake linings

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,428 miles

offside rear bumper

slight knock in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2010 83,226 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front jacking points, both front wings and n/s rear sill end corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

slight play in n/s front steering rack mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,403 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,041 miles

both 'b' posts

fuel? pipe damaged

offside rear floorpan

various spots of corrosion on vehicle

washers low water

Pass 9 Sep 2005 78,606 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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UMP 789M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UMP 789M, 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.

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What year was UMP 789M registered?

UMP 789M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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