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AVJ 838V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,147 mi
Last recorded20,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 838V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 20,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,653 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 19,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,192 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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AVJ 838V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,070 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 AVJ 838V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVJ 838V registered?

AVJ 838V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is AVJ 838V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVJ 838V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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