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XGF 109M

1974 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 109M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamps / Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit has slight mist of oil

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamps / Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit has slight mist of oil

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, clamp insecure and mounting bracket insecure. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Some scratching. Not excessive. (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 17,752 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort not working at all. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, clamp insecure and mounting bracket insecure. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner main beam dim. possible bad earth.

Oil leak rocker cover. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Some scratching. Not excessive. (8.3.1d)

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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XGF 109M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 XGF 109M, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGF 109M registered?

XGF 109M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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