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CAW 479T

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAW 479T
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2005 71,033 miles

Centre Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis buckled due to heavy corrosion, in my opinion vehicle beyond repair.

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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CAW 479T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CAW 479T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAW 479T registered?

CAW 479T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is CAW 479T safe to buy?

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