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XGF 193M

1973 Citroen Ds

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 193M
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,771 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

grease around both front hubs

nearside washer requires attention

slight corrosion offside rear floor

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,430 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,088 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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XGF 193M is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XGF 193M, 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 XGF 193M registered?

XGF 193M is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 17 December 1973.

Is XGF 193M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 193M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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