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HPJ 491V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,242 mi
Last recorded33,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 491V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,220 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,230 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 17 Oct 2018 25,226 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,985 miles

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f sills rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2015 22,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f sills rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,058 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 21,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,716 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 18,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 15,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 2,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,338 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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HPJ 491V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HPJ 491V, 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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HPJ 491V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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