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VWC 124L

1972 Citroen Ds

Cream Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,312 mi
Last recorded14,312 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 124L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 14,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,922 miles

Offside Rear Slight suspension fluid leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 13,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight suspension leak from n/s/r

Pass 6 Dec 2012 11,671 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 11,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,098 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 10,054 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 5,491 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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VWC 124L is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Cream with a 2,175cc 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 VWC 124L, 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 VWC 124L registered?

VWC 124L is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 18 October 1972.

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