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OFG 147W

1981 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFG 147W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,236 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 93,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 92,339 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,438 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,091 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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OFG 147W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFG 147W, 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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OFG 147W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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