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GBP 51X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,993 mi
Last recorded5,993 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBP 51X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,993 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,979 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,196 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 5,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,371 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 99,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,383 miles

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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GBP 51X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 GBP 51X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBP 51X registered?

GBP 51X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 9 November 1981.

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The MOT history for GBP 51X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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