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ECB 449W

1980 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,279 mi
Last recorded43,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECB 449W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 43,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,594 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear in o/s top kingpin bush

Fail 3 Jul 2019 40,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,788 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,260 miles

all tyres slight cracks in side walls

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,308 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 14,909 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.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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ECB 449W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,070 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 ECB 449W, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECB 449W registered?

ECB 449W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 22 October 1980.

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