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LHY 217L

1973 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,721 mi
Last recorded25,721 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1973 Citroen Dyane54,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 217L
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 25,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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LHY 217L is a 1973 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 54,817 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 LHY 217L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHY 217L registered?

LHY 217L is a 1973 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is LHY 217L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHY 217L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LHY 217L have outstanding finance?

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