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EKP 350K

1972 Citroen Ds

Grey Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,890 mi
Last recorded11,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ds45,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 350K
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 11,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/80/15 T Hifly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 11,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/80/15 T Hifly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

near side rear suspension weaping

Pass 29 Sep 2022 10,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 10,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 9,208 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES RUN INSIDE CAR SO UNABLE TO CHECK...

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,697 miles

MOST BRAKE PIPES RUN INSIDE CAR SO UNABLE TO CHECK...

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT VALVE STEM SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED...

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 8,422 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Fluid leak on top of gearbox just below steering rack. Steering rack looks to have been replaced recently. Fluid may be from when rack replaced. Advise cleaning fluid away from area and reassess.

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished but not exposing cords. Advise replacement.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Not aligned with hole in wheel trim. (4.1.D.1e)

Unable to check all brake and suspension pipes as they run inside of the vehicle.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 8,422 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Fluid leak on top of gearbox just below steering rack. Steering rack looks to have been replaced recently. Fluid may be from when rack replaced. Advise cleaning fluid away from area and reassess.

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished but not exposing cords. Advise replacement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Not aligned with hole in wheel trim. (4.1.D.1e)

Unable to check all brake and suspension pipes as they run inside of the vehicle.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,037 miles

n/s/f tyre showing age related cracks in tread

n/s/f tyre showing age related cracks in tread

some oil leaks underneath front of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,749 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 7,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 6,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,160 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013
Fail 8 Aug 2013 4,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,730 miles

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH COVER HAS LEAK BEHIND

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH COVER HAS LEAK BEHIND

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,576 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,235 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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EKP 350K is a 1972 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 45,948 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 EKP 350K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKP 350K is a 1972 Citroen Ds, first registered on 25 February 1972.

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