MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid
o/s rear wheel bearing grease cap missing
both front inner wings and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
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
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
offside rear bumper
slight knock in steering
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
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both 'b' posts
fuel? pipe damaged
offside rear floorpan
various spots of corrosion on vehicle
washers low water
How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?
Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is UMP 789M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMP 789M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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