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BVA 906V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVA 906V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,786 miles

Floors at rear deteriating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate adapted for offroad and not fully vertical

General wing rust

Headlamp deteriated

Rear bearings sounding dry

Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Floors at rear deteriating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate adapted for offroad and not fully vertical

General wing rust

Headlamp deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bearings sounding dry

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,966 miles

corrosion hole at nearside rear not within a persribed area

underside of vehicle has been heavely undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,799 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 7,799 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,256 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,721 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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BVA 906V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVA 906V, 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 BVA 906V registered?

BVA 906V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 6 December 1979.

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