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A261 DUX

1984 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,835 mi
Last recorded11,835 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Citroen Dyane28,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 DUX
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 11,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 9,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,082 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 4,713 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,349 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dyane?

Based on 5,415 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 191
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 188
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
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A261 DUX is a 1984 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 28,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A261 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dyane typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 42 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A261 DUX registered?

A261 DUX is a 1984 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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