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YPL 525

1975 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,065 mi
Last recorded33,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1975 Citroen Ds49,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 525
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,394 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 1,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,641 miles

Oil leak

Signs of slight LHM seepage from osf.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YPL 525 is a 1975 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,063 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 YPL 525, 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 51 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPL 525 registered?

YPL 525 is a 1975 Citroen Ds, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is YPL 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPL 525 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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