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PGH 948L

1973 Citroen Ds

Red Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,438 mi
Last recorded5,438 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ds58,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 948L
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2024 5,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 5,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 4,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 4,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 1,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 97,047 miles

black & white number plates fitted

floor pan / chassis has had loads of wealding [no corrosion found]

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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PGH 948L is a 1973 Citroen Ds in Red with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGH 948L, 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 PGH 948L registered?

PGH 948L is a 1973 Citroen Ds, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is PGH 948L safe to buy?

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