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FMO 637K

1971 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,803 mi
Last recorded9,803 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Dyane37,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMO 637K
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine435cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 9,803 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 4,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 4,709 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 482 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,139 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 95,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,091 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion sills

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,091 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion sills

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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FMO 637K is a 1971 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FMO 637K, 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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What year was FMO 637K registered?

FMO 637K is a 1971 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 20 December 1971.

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