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HWK 596V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,895 mi
Last recorded13,895 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 596V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,895 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 11,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 9,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 6,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 5,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 3,098 miles

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

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

Slight lift in nearside front suspension king pin.

Slight lift in offside front suspension king pin.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s front king pins slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,928 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough (on limit of wear)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough

Fail 3 Feb 2017 90,565 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported longitudinal (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high 2x (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough (on limit of wear)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough

front brake binding 2x (3.7.B.1)

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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HWK 596V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HWK 596V, 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 HWK 596V registered?

HWK 596V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 18 October 1979.

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