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DPM 170V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Turquoise Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 170V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 88,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,652 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 7,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 7,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to under side of car

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 4,964 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 4,240 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 3,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2008 3,059 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2007 2,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,433 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 1,433 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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DPM 170V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Turquoise with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DPM 170V, 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 DPM 170V registered?

DPM 170V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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