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VHJ 328L

1973 Citroen Ds

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 328L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,983 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,983 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,688 miles

offside jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,511 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,335 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,638 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,374 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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VHJ 328L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHJ 328L, 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 VHJ 328L registered?

VHJ 328L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VHJ 328L safe to buy?

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