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FBL 712V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,477 mi
Last recorded17,477 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBL 712V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 17,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Sep 2023 17,449 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,026 miles

steering wheel and column has slight lift.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 16,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 16,709 miles

slight play in offside and nearside king pins

Fail 24 Oct 2019 16,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in offside and nearside king pins

Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 12,988 miles

NSR wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,075 miles

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

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

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

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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FBL 712V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FBL 712V, 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 FBL 712V registered?

FBL 712V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 May 1980.

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