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EYK 231J

1971 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

476 mi
Last recorded476 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Citroen Dyane37,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 231J
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 476 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,834 miles

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

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

noise in bearing

Pass 12 May 2017 94,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 92,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

noise in n/s/f bearing

play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 6 May 2015 88,660 miles

noise in n/s/r bearing

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 9 May 2014 83,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f play in king pin

nosi in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2013 79,956 miles

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

low damping efect on front suspension

Fail 9 May 2013 79,956 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

low damping efect on front suspension

Pass 11 May 2012 74,491 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,504 miles

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

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

brake pedal a bit soft

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,504 miles

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

brake pedal a bit soft

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,611 miles

play in nearside kingpin

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,898 miles

offside rear shocker rear bush worn

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,398 miles

play in nearside king pin

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in nearside king pin

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,261 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

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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EYK 231J is a 1971 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 37,894 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 EYK 231J, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EYK 231J is a 1971 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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