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A747 BKU

1983 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,511 mi
Last recorded42,511 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen Dyane37,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA747 BKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,610 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 41,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 40,116 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A747 BKU is a 1983 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 37,458 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 Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A747 BKU, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A747 BKU registered?

A747 BKU is a 1983 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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