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Citroën DS

Grey · Petrol · 1974 · 2,347 cc

1972 DSMOT history

1972 DS is a grey petrol Citroën DS first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
60,845 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1972 DS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
DS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,347 cc
Year of manufacture
1974
First used
21 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

1972 DS was last recorded at 60,845 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 10,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2019: 53,223 km, lower than 56,223 km on 14 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,511 miles · 17 May 2018
Between the last two tests
10,334 miles
Average per year
2,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 60,845 miles
  • 2018 – 50,511 miles
  • 2015 – 36,152 miles
  • 2008 – 23,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    983337000535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,321 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,321 km
    Test number
    583453079730
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail56,321 km (+3,098)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,321 km
    Test number
    160446695546
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,223 km (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,223 km
    Test number
    998450462249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,223 km4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,223 km
    Test number
    937215754825
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,511 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    583666431071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,243 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    353703676392
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  8. Pass48,038 km (+6,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,038 km
    Test number
    829542696245
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass41,817 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,817 km
    Test number
    726106745062
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail41,817 km6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,817 km
    Test number
    529679838465
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass36,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,152 miles
    Test number
    115239245066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,214 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,214 km
    Test number
    281429059048
    • NoteOff side front inner cv joint gaiter split

  13. Pass23,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    784729358050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1972 DS

What vehicle is registration 1972 DS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1972 DS on a grey petrol Citroën DS first used on 21 Feb 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1972 DS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1972 DS expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1972 DS?
The MOT on 1972 DS expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1972 DS done?
1972 DS was recorded at 60,845 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 2,603 miles a year.
Has 1972 DS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1972 DS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 1972 DS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1972 DS find?
1972 DS passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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