MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN DSs year 1973

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Pass percent:73.51%

(The average a petrol CITROEN DS year 1973 passes without issue)

Based on:1,072 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Centre Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Offside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both \|1.7.5a\|	1
front parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely Both \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak piston gaiter leaking \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Centre Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|3.3 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination \|2.5.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination \|2.5.C.1e\|	1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beams \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
front parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Braking system leaking LHM fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc severe grease contamination \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc severe grease contamination \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	1
Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	1
Offside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both sides \|2.4.D.1b\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` rear view mirror \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp and dipped beam come on together \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp and dipped beam come on together \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|1.2.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light insecure \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure dip \|1.7.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour cover missing \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.2.1c\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside beam tape added to lens \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside beam tape added to lens \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN DSs year 1973

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