MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general corrosion on underside has had previous repairs
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AT JOIN (7.1.2)
EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOWING AT FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
UNDERBODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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XGF 178M is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 September 1974.
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