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UOA 405L

1972 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,025 mi
Last recorded15,025 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 405L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 4,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,016 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 4,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 386 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UOA 405L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UOA 405L, 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 UOA 405L registered?

UOA 405L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is UOA 405L safe to buy?

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