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UMP 816M

1973 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,592 mi
Last recorded90,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 816M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,592 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 88,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,157 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 816M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 UMP 816M, 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 816M registered?

UMP 816M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is UMP 816M safe to buy?

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