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XGF 178M

1974 Citroen Ds

Brown Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,787 mi
Last recorded29,787 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 178M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 29,787 miles

general corrosion on underside has had previous repairs

Fail 8 May 2018 29,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion on underside has had previous repairs

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AT JOIN (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,909 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOWING AT FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

UNDERBODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS

Fail 17 Dec 2014 28,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOWING AT FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

UNDERBODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,406 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOWING AND CORRODED HAS HAD NEW PARTS FITTED POORLY AND JOINTS BADLY SEALED WITH SILICONE ?

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

UNDERBODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKS / WASHERS TEMPERAMENTAL

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,064 miles

Both headlights yellow in colour and beam diverters are fitted

Main beam warning light not working

Offside headlight adjuster needs slight attention

Oil leak

Oil leaking from offside front hub assembly

Battery terminals are not insulated and very close to retaining bracket recommend attention

Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both headlights yellow in colour and beam diverters fitted.

Main beam warning light inop.

Oil leaking o/s/f hub assembly.

Battery terminals not insulated and very close to retaining bracket, reccomend attention.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED PREVIOUS REPAIRS AND UNDERSEALING PREVENTING FULL ASSESSMENT

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,769 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns front driveshaft joint outer cover damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2005 22,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 22,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming in all door panels

corrosion forming in all front and rear chassis sections

oil leak

slight wear and leak from steering rack

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 178M is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Brown with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 178M, 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 178M registered?

XGF 178M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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