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XOK 777J

1971 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,506 mi
Last recorded20,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ds50,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOK 777J
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various other brake pipes have slight corrosion but are solid and painted at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play very light play and wear. ok at time of test. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight noise when spun by hand, no roughness or play present. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damp wet but not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms left and right but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play. play in steering linkage radius arm (left ) bush. ok at time of test. (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion throughout body under side in places but not affecting structural rigidity .

Fail 28 May 2021 20,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Both rear suspension dampers have slight seepage.

Floor pan corroded heavily in places but secure at present

General corrosion throughout vehicle structure.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Lightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various small leaks around engine and drivetrain. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,478 miles

Central Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level hydraulics reservoir slightly low. (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler . ok at time of test (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when spun.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot swollen and slightly insecure at botoom but covering joint fully. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has a very slight bind. ok at time of test.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 20,478 miles

Central Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level hydraulics reservoir slightly low. (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler . ok at time of test (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when spun.

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot swollen and slightly insecure at botoom but covering joint fully. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has a very slight bind. ok at time of test.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,211 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,026 miles

steering fluid leak onto brake caliper [not onto pads ]

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,927 miles

covers fitted to n/s and o/s preventing full inspection of sills/chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

covers fitted to n/s and o/s preventing full inspection of sills/chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,804 miles

exhaust mounts spliting. ok and secure at time of test.

minor exhaust blow at joints. ok.

slight splitting and perishing on front tyres. ok at time of test.

Fail 19 May 2010 19,802 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer rubber mountings splitting. ok at time of test

fromt tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2009 19,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,372 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of slight LHM weapage from front suspension behind panelling.

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2005 15,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Signs of slight LHM weapage from ns & os front suspension [behind panelling]

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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XOK 777J is a 1971 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,079 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 XOK 777J, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XOK 777J is a 1971 Citroen Ds, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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