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B485 WOU

1984 Citroen Dyane

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,500 mi
Last recorded11,500 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Citroen Dyane28,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB485 WOU
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 11,500 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete front to rear various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and at nearside and offside front wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 4,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chasis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,338 miles

N/side front tyre worn on outer tread

O/side rear shock absorber loose on mount

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearingsd slightly noisy

Surface corrosion on rear body cross member

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,436 miles

Both front kingpins have play

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,436 miles

Both front kingpins have play

General underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2007

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B485 WOU is a 1984 Citroen Dyane in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B485 WOU, 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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B485 WOU is a 1984 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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