1974 Citroen DS 2.3L Petrol · CDE 246M
1974 Citroen DS (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1974. Recorded mileage 29,609 km. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 29,609 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CDE 246M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 29,609 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CDE 246M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Citroen Ds (CDE 246M) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking steering rack/ column (2.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”.
CDE 246M Odometer History
- 15/04/202629,596 km
- 23/04/202629,609 km+13 km
Average of roughly 597 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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