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KEW 961W

1981 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEW 961W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 84,074 miles

slight play in king pins and bushes

Fail 10 May 2012 84,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in king pins and bushes

Pass 18 May 2011 83,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 81,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,282 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 75,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 75,823 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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KEW 961W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KEW 961W, 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 KEW 961W registered?

KEW 961W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is KEW 961W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEW 961W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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