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XVG 20L

1973 Citroen Ds

Black Petrol 2348cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

67,234 mi
Last recorded67,234 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVG 20L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,348cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2006 67,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake efficiency test not carried out due to excessive corrosion

Rear suspension not inspected - rear of vehicle not jacked up due to excessive corrosion

Small split in nearside front wiper blade

bumper insecure

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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XVG 20L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Black with a 2,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 XVG 20L, 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 XVG 20L registered?

XVG 20L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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