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DTA 842Y

1983 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen Dyane37,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 842Y
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 60,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

o/s front handbrake pad wearing thin

Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,818 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Hand brake pads appear low. Unable to fully assess without dismantling.

Near side rear brake binds slightly and is noisy without application of service brake pedal.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,818 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Hand brake pads appear low. Unable to fully assess without dismantling.

Near side rear brake binds slightly and is noisy without application of service brake pedal.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DTA 842Y is a 1983 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 37,458 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 DTA 842Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DTA 842Y registered?

DTA 842Y is a 1983 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is DTA 842Y safe to buy?

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