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JLN 493V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,901 mi
Last recorded31,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLN 493V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,901 miles

Both king pins have slight play

No visual tell tale for indicators

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 31,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both king pins have slight play

No visual tell tale for indicators

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,519 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

offside king pin starting to wear.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front wing loose on mountings & corroded

offside king pin worn

ofside front wing corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,779 miles

offside dash corroded

offside front king pin worn (not excessive)

offside front wing corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 10,777 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

offside dash corroded

offside front king pin worn (not excessive)

offside front wing corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,192 miles

both front king pins have play in them.

corrosion to floor areas & chassis, some repaired & covered in under seal.

front wings corroded.

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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JLN 493V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JLN 493V, 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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JLN 493V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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