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HEH 763V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,480 mi
Last recorded42,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEH 763V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,349 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 May 2014 40,598 miles

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

both front king pins have slight play

suspect fuel leak (none found on test)

welding repairs only just meet requirements

Pass 22 May 2013 39,571 miles

both front king pins have slight play

hand brake lever has alot of travel

n/s/f inner wing insecure

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 38,723 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 12 May 2012 38,723 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 20 May 2011 37,774 miles

both front king pins have slight play

genral chassis corrosion and barely adequate repairs to under side of vehicle

n/s/f c.v.boot starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2010 36,643 miles

body repairs barely adequete (solid on test)

both front king pins have slight play

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2009 35,818 miles

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

general body corrosion

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight grease leakage from nearside front hub

slight play in offside and nearside front king pins

slight play in offside and nearside front track ends

Fail 20 May 2009 35,813 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

general body corrosion

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight grease leakage from nearside front hub

slight play in offside and nearside front king pins

slight play in offside and nearside front track ends

Pass 22 May 2008 34,712 miles

body and chassis generally patched all over

hand braake pads getting thin

n/s/f flasher lens fading

number plates fading

Fail 21 May 2008 34,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

body and chassis generally patched all over

hand braake pads getting thin

n/s/f flasher lens fading

number plates fading

Pass 16 May 2007 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine

repairs to floorpan/chassis barely adequate (solid on test)

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 26 May 2006 32,658 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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HEH 763V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,014 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 HEH 763V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HEH 763V registered?

HEH 763V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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