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BTX 203V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,285 mi
Last recorded58,285 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 203V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,285 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,273 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,260 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 58,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear bumper loose

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,227 miles

rear bumper loose

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 58,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,196 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 58,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BTX 203V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,014 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 BTX 203V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTX 203V registered?

BTX 203V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BTX 203V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 203V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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