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WLO 329M

1973 Citroen Ds

Maroon Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,910 mi
Last recorded43,910 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLO 329M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 43,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and body corroding (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,236 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion underside and body corroding (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,226 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,097 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing nosiey but not rough

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,068 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,950 miles

Oil leak

all front suspension joints are leaking grease

both front headlamps have weak beam patterns

both front wipers are smearing

both rear suspension spheres have a misting of fluid

different size tyres are fitted front to rear

fuel filler neck loose

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front washer jet weak

slight roughness at the steering column

surface corrosion to all under bonnet suspesion/brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

all front suspension joints are leaking grease

both front headlamps have weak beam patterns

both front wipers are smearing

both rear suspension spheres have a misting of fluid

different size tyres are fitted front to rear

fuel filler neck loose

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front washer jet weak

slight roughness at the steering column

surface corrosion to all under bonnet suspesion/brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking and perishing with age

corrosion to nearside outer sill not within a prescribed area

corrosion to offside outer sill not within a prescribed area

offside rear suspension unit damp no leaks found

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,843 miles

offside & nearside front floor to sill areas corroded & holed, (not within priscribed areas)

offside & nearside front tyres side walls perished & cracking.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play steering u/j

underside of vehicle boxed in

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,885 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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WLO 329M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Maroon with a 2,347cc 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 WLO 329M, 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 WLO 329M registered?

WLO 329M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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