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FJW 872V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

3,591 mi
Last recorded3,591 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 872V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 3,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 1,955 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 1,955 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 179 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake down on efficiency

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in front kingpins

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and Offside kingpins have slight play

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,529 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,529 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,072 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 74,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 69,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 63,974 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 63,974 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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FJW 872V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 FJW 872V, 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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FJW 872V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 25 April 1980.

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