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LKJ 58V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Beige Diesel 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,402 mi
Last recorded91,402 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 58V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,813 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded firewall/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some underside corrosion

wipers in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,498 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some underside corrosion

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,092 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres perishing

nearside door check strap broken

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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LKJ 58V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LKJ 58V, 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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LKJ 58V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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