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THJ 628N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,394 mi
Last recorded97,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHJ 628N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,175cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 97,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front floor holed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,065 miles

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,618 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,991 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,175 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 68,197 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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THJ 628N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 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 THJ 628N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THJ 628N registered?

THJ 628N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 13 September 1974.

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